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The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster

Registered charity 1128305 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BUSBRIDGE CHURCH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE

Latest income
£982k
Latest spending
£1.0m
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £212,129 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £3,981,643 to £3,769,514. Unrestricted reserves increased to £731,002, which the trustees note is sufficient to meet unrestricted expenses for at least six months. The charity confirms it is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £731k)
“The aim is to hold sufficient unrestricted funds to meet the unrestricted expenses of the PCC for at least six months in case of a substantial fall in income - this is approximately £300,000 on an ongoing basis.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from trustees
“During the year 16 (2023 - 21) trustees gave a total of £46,875 (2023 - £63,425) in donations to the church.” — page 37
“Jacob Taylor, son of Simon Taylor (Rector), continued to provide audio visual services to the charity in 2024 under a contract for services.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Services provided by Rector's son
“During the year 16 (2023 - 21) trustees gave a total of £46,875 (2023 - £63,425) in donations to the church.” — page 37
“Jacob Taylor, son of Simon Taylor (Rector), continued to provide audio visual services to the charity in 2024 under a contract for services.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Employment of Rector's son
“During the year 16 (2023 - 21) trustees gave a total of £46,875 (2023 - £63,425) in donations to the church.” — page 37
“Jacob Taylor, son of Simon Taylor (Rector), continued to provide audio visual services to the charity in 2024 under a contract for services.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Employment of Warden's wife
“During the year 16 (2023 - 21) trustees gave a total of £46,875 (2023 - £63,425) in donations to the church.” — page 37
“Jacob Taylor, son of Simon Taylor (Rector), continued to provide audio visual services to the charity in 2024 under a contract for services.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Moore (South) LLP.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£982k
Total spending
£1.0m
Cost of raising funds
£19k
Reserves (reported)
£352k
Employees
13

Reported reserves equal ~4.0 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Register events

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£982k£1.0m
31/12/2023£576k£689k
31/12/2022£609k£666k
31/12/2021£487k£573k
31/12/2020£503k£570k

Common questions

Is The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £212,129 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £3,981,643 to £3,769,514. Unrestricted reserves increased to £731,002, which the trustees note is sufficient to meet unrestricted expenses for at least six months. The charity confirms it is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore (South) LLP.

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