THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SIDMOUTH PARISH CHURCH ST GILES & ST NICHOLAS
The Religious Activities of the Parish Church of Sidmouth. The provision of a public space for Civil activities and public concerts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £33,639, which is just above the PCC's stated policy target of £33,500. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and holds a £60,000 loan from the Hawkins Trust to maintain cash flow.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC has a reserves policy that £33,500 of unrestricted funds should be a designated reserve.” — page 6
“During 2023 Sidmouth Parish Church PCC received £27,474 in donations from trustees and their close relatives. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the charity (PCC) to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 18
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev Victoria Frances Chesterchair
- Alan Clarke
- Alison Jayne Budgell
- Christopher Rowland Percival
- David Andrew Chadwick
- Dr Jennie Golding
- Isobel Francis
- Jessica Mary Dawkins
- Laura Jane Hart
- Michael James Ellingham
- STEPHANIE JESSICA HOLMAN
- Vincent John Dowse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £269k | £264k |
| 31/12/2024 | £282k | £303k |
| 31/12/2023 | £233k | £273k |
| 31/12/2022 | £371k | £268k |
| 31/12/2021 | £219k | £227k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SIDMOUTH PARISH CHURCH ST GILES & ST NICHOLAS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £33,639, which is just above the PCC's stated policy target of £33,500. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and holds a £60,000 loan from the Hawkins Trust to maintain cash flow. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SIDMOUTH PARISH CHURCH ST GILES & ST NICHOLAS | £269k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS', SIDMOUTH. | £435k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SIDCUP | £283k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PORTISHEAD | £314k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, SIDCUP | £356k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, GOSFORTH | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |