THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE-NEXT-GUILDFORD

Registered charity 1128450 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JOHN'S STOKE-NEXT GUILDFORD PCC

Worship, prayer and bible teaching.Pastoral care for church members and those living in the parish.Activities for children, young people & local students.Support to Christian organisations, other charities in Guildford, overseas missions & relief agencies.Maintenance of the Church and the Stirling Centre to provide facilities for these activities and for use by the local community.

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Latest income
£536k
Latest spending
£504k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £1,877 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £395,967 and total expenditure of £375,213. Total net assets increased to £400,210, with available unrestricted reserves of £47,282, which the trustees note is just over the policy target of £43,500. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two months general running costs and an additional one month’s salary costs (held: £47k)
“It is the policy of the PCC to hold in reserves the equivalent of two months general running costs and an additional one month’s salary costs. As at 31 December this amounted to just over £43,500.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Janet Williams (spouse of PCC member Sydney Williams) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs were £29,934.
“Janet Williams (spouse) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs were £29,934 (2023 £26,348) and she received costs of £1,250 for a Local Ministry Programme course.” — page 22
“Lucy Thomas (daughter) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs in 2024 were £30,228 (2023 £27,457)” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Lucy Thomas (daughter of PCC member Tina Thomas) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs were £30,228.
“Janet Williams (spouse) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs were £29,934 (2023 £26,348) and she received costs of £1,250 for a Local Ministry Programme course.” — page 22
“Lucy Thomas (daughter) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs in 2024 were £30,228 (2023 £27,457)” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Carol Robson (spouse of PCC member David Robson) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs were £4,604.
“Janet Williams (spouse) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs were £29,934 (2023 £26,348) and she received costs of £1,250 for a Local Ministry Programme course.” — page 22
“Lucy Thomas (daughter) is employed by St John’s. Total employment costs in 2024 were £30,228 (2023 £27,457)” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£536k
Total spending
£504k
Reserves (reported)
£52k
Employees
6

Reported reserves equal ~1.2 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (90% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£536k£504k
31/12/2024£396k£375k
31/12/2023£361k£296k
31/12/2022£254k£284k
31/12/2021£231k£227k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE-NEXT-GUILDFORD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £1,877 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £395,967 and total expenditure of £375,213. Total net assets increased to £400,210, with available unrestricted reserves of £47,282, which the trustees note is just over the policy target of £43,500. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED1£5k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE-NEXT-GUILDFORD£536k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD FY2024£1.8m—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT SAVIOUR GUILDFORD FY2025£877k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, GUILDFORD FY2025£247k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS GUILDFORD FY2025£194k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE POGES, OXFORD DIOCES FY2025£240k—0above—no doubt

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