THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY'S IFFLEY
Three church services on Sundays with two or more additional ones on weekdays. Work with young people and with children, donations to overseas and UK charitable NGOs, work with the local community (e.g. primary school and special school and advice centres), educational work such as lectures and morning seminars.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church incurred an overall deficit of £20,500 in 2025, with operating losses partly offset by a surplus on Church House. The PCC maintains a reserves policy to cover six months of ordinary operating costs (£71,000) and major building work, with unrestricted investment funds totaling £255,900 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Regular giving through the Parish Giving Scheme increased to £79,400 (2024 £68,200) and other general donations amounted to £17,000” — page 8
“The PCC seeks to maintain reserves to cover 6 months of its ordinary operating costs (£71,000 in 2026) and to create sufficient funds to cover the costs of major building work or repairs.” — page 8
Trustees
- ALICE LAWHEAD
- Alexander John Marshall
- Anne Victoria Towey Wagner
- Dr Alexander Jacoby
- Dr David Malcolm Patrick
- Dr Sarah Beaver
- Elizabeth Catherine Roberts
- Elizabeth Harre
- Joseph Edward Bruce KIdman
- Katharine Shirra Patrick
- Kevin Michael Armstrong
- Margaret Viola Wilson
- Rachel Shaw
- Rev Clare Hayns
- Ruth Sarah Winnifrith
- Tom Halvarsson
- William John Alden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £237k | £258k |
| 31/12/2024 | £171k | £171k |
| 31/12/2023 | £186k | £179k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £155k |
| 31/12/2021 | £137k | £149k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY'S IFFLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church incurred an overall deficit of £20,500 in 2025, with operating losses partly offset by a surplus on Church House. The PCC maintains a reserves policy to cover six months of ordinary operating costs (£71,000) and major building work, with unrestricted investment funds totaling £255,900 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/05/2016 | £10k | "Living Stones: an education programme in celebration of the history and purpose of Iffley Church" |