THE PARISH OF SAINT PAUL'S HOWELL HILL WITH SAINT BARNABAS EPSOM
Regular public worship. Provide sacred space for prayer. Pastoral work. Teach Christianity through sermons, courses & small groups. Taking religious school assemblies. Provide youth club with Christian ethos. Promote Christianity through events & distribution of literature. Promote whole mission of Church through activities for Senior Citizens, parents & toddlers & other special need groups
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus on the general fund of £56,770 in 2025, driven by increased giving and legacies, despite an overall unrestricted deficit. Free reserves stood at £143,847, which is above the stated policy target of £92,500, providing a buffer against the forecast 2026 deficit. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains in reasonable financial health with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC policy is to hold free reserves of at least £92,500 in the General Fund, which at that time represented approximately 3 months of budgeted salary costs as a safety net or contingency fund against any unexpected events leading to a loss of income or unplanned expenditure.” — page 9
“One PCC member, Rev Harry Lamaison (Associate Vicar) (from July 2024) is a member of staff whose remuneration is paid by the mentioned above.His total remuneration came to £42,294 in 2025” — page 23
“The Associate Vicar's stipend is paid by the Diocese of Guildford, and the PCC reimburses the Diocese the full cost thereof.”
“The Vicar's stipend is paid by the Church Commissioners, and the PCC pays for this stipend through the parish share system.”
“The Associate Vicar's stipend is paid by the Diocese of Guildford, and the PCC reimburses the Diocese the full cost thereof.”
“The Vicar's stipend is paid by the Church Commissioners, and the PCC pays for this stipend through the parish share system.”
“The Associate Vicar's stipend is paid by the Diocese of Guildford, and the PCC reimburses the Diocese the full cost thereof.”
“The Vicar's stipend is paid by the Church Commissioners, and the PCC pays for this stipend through the parish share system.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Harry Lamaison — St Barnabas Vicar
- David Senior — Associate Minister
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- ALISON CARR
- Ali Snell
- Andy Slater
- Ashley Morton-Bye
- Dr Paul Frederick Alford MB BS
- Dr Polycarp Luke PhD
- Helen Shaw
- IAN LESLIE AYRES
- Iain Jones
- Jennifer Leigh Dyne
- Jeremy Peter RANDALL
- Paul Jansen
- Peter De Leyser BSc
- Rev David Senior
- Rev Harry Lamaison
- Rev Ken Hobbs B.A
- Rev Nico Hilding Ohlsson
- Rev Simon Robert Ward
- Sam Saunders BEng Hons
- Sarah Ford
- Tony Butler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1000k | £957k |
| 31/12/2023 | £940k | £944k |
| 31/12/2022 | £773k | £845k |
| 31/12/2021 | £796k | £859k |
Common questions
Is THE PARISH OF SAINT PAUL'S HOWELL HILL WITH SAINT BARNABAS EPSOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus on the general fund of £56,770 in 2025, driven by increased giving and legacies, despite an overall unrestricted deficit. Free reserves stood at £143,847, which is above the stated policy target of £92,500, providing a buffer against the forecast 2026 deficit. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains in reasonable financial health with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND | 1 | £12k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARISH OF SAINT PAUL'S HOWELL HILL WITH SAINT BARNABAS EPSOM | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST NEW BOROUGH AND LEIGH, WIMBORNE | £627k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CHURT AND RUSHMOOR | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, KINGSTON HILL | £458k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NORK WITH BURGH HEATH | £161k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |