THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, PETERSFIELD

Registered charity 1128614 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST PETER'S PCC PETERSFIELD

To co-operate with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

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Latest income

£327k

Latest spending

£262k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves are sufficient to cover 6 months of operating costs, which is in line with the charity's policy of maintaining 3 to 6 months of coverage. However, the trustees report a mounting financial challenge due to an ageing congregation and a projected decline in planned giving, noting that current income only covers the Parish Share and operating costs must be met through fundraising and rentals.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“Planned giving, collections and donations are recognized when received. Tax refunds are recognized when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognized when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.” — page 20

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: three to six months of operating costs (held: £600k)

“The PCC’ s stated aim is [to hold liquid assets (Cash in Bank and Exercisable Unrestricted Investments) sufficient to cover between 3 and 6 months operating costs (including Parish Share). Current cash liquid assets represent 6 months of Reserves in compliance with our Reserves Policy. ]” — page 8

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Trustees · trustee networks

David Anthony Symmonds
Dr Stephanie Elizabeth Munn
John Christopher Deavin
Katherine Mary Napier
MELANIE TANSY EVANS
Martin C A How
Maureen Hilliar
NEIL STEPHEN CHALLEN
Natalie Jane Shaw
Rev WILLIAM PIERS MAXIMILIAN HUGHES · trustee of 2 other charities
STEVEN RICHARD HITCHMOUGH
Sally Hughes
Vanda Leary · trustee of 2 other charities

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

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£327k	£262k
31/12/2024	£305k	£223k
31/12/2023	£218k	£230k
31/12/2022	£207k	£227k
31/12/2021	£295k	£185k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, PETERSFIELD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves are sufficient to cover 6 months of operating costs, which is in line with the charity's policy of maintaining 3 to 6 months of coverage. However, the trustees report a mounting financial challenge due to an ageing congregation and a projected decline in planned giving, noting that current income only covers the Parish Share and operating costs must be met through fundraising and rentals. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, PETERSFIELD	£327k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, COLCHESTER FY2025	£170k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST THE KING, DIOCESE OF NEWCASTLE FY2025	£172k	unclear	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, MANEY FY2024	£121k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARDS ON SEA, ST LEONARD AND ST ETHELBURGA FY2025	£117k	—	above	3.2%	noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, SELSEY FY2024	£153k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.