THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, GRASSENDALE
Religious Activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £4,040 for the year, driven by increased operational and building costs alongside reduced income in some areas. Unrestricted reserves have decreased significantly to £13,615, which is below the stated policy target of six months of expenditure. The trustees note that while the position is manageable in the short term, rebuilding unrestricted reserves is a priority.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of income continues to come from donations and legacies, totalling £65,652”
“The PCC has a reserves policy whereby it would seek to hold six months costs held as a general reserve.” — page 4
“While reserves have reduced during the year, they remain sufficient to support ongoing activities in the short term, though rebuilding unrestricted reserves will be a priority.”
Trustees
- CHRISTINE SMITH
- Colin Munn
- Joan Davies
- Joanne Mary Clark
- MAUREEN MARY JONES
- Michelle Victoria Leeson
- Paula Kay Curtis
- Rev Anne Campbell
- Sharon Ann Milburn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £94k | £100k |
| 31/12/2024 | £95k | £81k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £94k |
| 31/12/2022 | £97k | £94k |
| 31/12/2021 | £121k | £169k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, GRASSENDALE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £4,040 for the year, driven by increased operational and building costs alongside reduced income in some areas. Unrestricted reserves have decreased significantly to £13,615, which is below the stated policy target of six months of expenditure. The trustees note that while the position is manageable in the short term, rebuilding unrestricted reserves is a priority. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/03/2016 | £249k | "Eradicating dry rot, repairing/relining stone wallhead gutters and electrical improvements" |