THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE-NEXT-GUILDFORD
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“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
“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
“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
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- REVEREND MARK CHRISTIAN WOODWARDchair
- Andrew Tait McKenzie
- Beverley Jean COLINESE
- Catherine Clarke
- Chantal Delia Watson
- Christina Susan Thomas
- David Thomas Robson
- Jaqueline Mary Eleanor Marsh
- Laura Caroline Robson
- Lois Millie Colinese
- MR SIMON LOVELESS
- Rev Christine Sally Mogford
- Rev Janet Ann Williams
- Rodney Peter Radcliffe
- Ruth Ann Wallace
- Stephen Joseph Cutler
- Sue Turner
- Sydney Olufemi Bernard Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
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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 STOKE-NEXT-GUILDFORD | £536k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT SAVIOUR GUILDFORD | £877k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, GUILDFORD | £247k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS GUILDFORD | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE POGES, OXFORD DIOCES | £240k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |