THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
OUR MISSION IS TO GLORIFY GOD IN OUR WORSHIP AND WORK BY; BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER OF ALL AGES IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, REACHING OUT TO OTHERS WITH THE LOVE AND MESSAGE OF JESUS AND SENDING OUT CHRISTIANS EQUIPPED TO SERVE IN GOSPEL MINISTRY IN SHEFFIELD, ELSEWHERE IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS. IN SO DOING WE PROMOTE CHRISTIANITY AND THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH WHILST SUPPORTING LIKE-MINDED CHARITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £305,423 to £98,473 due to significant expenditure on church reordering and general operations exceeding incoming resources. The charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £50,357, which the trustees consider reasonable given the commitment to loan repayments, while the restricted Church Development Fund shows a deficit of £110,409 largely financed by interest-free loans from trustees and a Methodist Chapel Aid loan.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy is to have General Reserves which are sufficient to provide three months of general expenditure, and this has been estimated at £30,000. Our policy is to have an extra £10,000, at least, to cover unexpected exceptional costs.” — page 21
“Loans with a combined value of £40,000 have been made by certain trustees to the PCC to support the reordering project and were outstanding on 31 December 2025. They are interest free.” — page 31
“Payments with a combined value of £250 were paid to members of the PCC and close family members for officiating / stewarding at services.” — page 32
“Loans with a combined value of £40,000 have been made by certain trustees to the PCC to support the reordering project and were outstanding on 31 December 2025. They are interest free.” — page 31
“Payments with a combined value of £250 were paid to members of the PCC and close family members for officiating / stewarding at services.” — page 32
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/10/2025)
Trustees
- Dawn Marie Carter
- Dr ANITA MERLE CAMPBELL
- Dr Robert Alan Hunt
- Jane Adams Ross Closs
- Jill Bush
- Julia Stevens
- Lena PLASKITT
- Margaret Winstanley
- Olayinka Oluwole
- Paul Archer
- Paula Dowson
- Rev Andrew Patrick
- Sarah OXBY
- Shirley Marion Hollis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £403k | £610k |
| 31/12/2024 | £626k | £880k |
| 31/12/2023 | £444k | £322k |
| 31/12/2022 | £165k | £169k |
| 31/12/2021 | £165k | £169k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £305,423 to £98,473 due to significant expenditure on church reordering and general operations exceeding incoming resources. The charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £50,357, which the trustees consider reasonable given the commitment to loan repayments, while the restricted Church Development Fund shows a deficit of £110,409 largely financed by interest-free loans from trustees and a Methodist Chapel Aid loan. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.