THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL, AUGHTON LIVERPOOL

Registered charity 1128623 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MICHAEL'S PCC AUGHTON, LIVERPOOL

Regular Public Worship open to all/Provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, visit the sick and bereaved. Teach Christianity by Sermons/Courses/Groups. Take religious assemblies in Schools. Promote Christianity by Events/Meetings/Literatrure. Promote Mission of Church via activities for Senior Citizens/Parents and Toddlers/Special Needs groups. Support other Charities.

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Latest income

£149k

Latest spending

£156k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted operational reserves decreased by £15k in 2025, resulting in a net unrestricted deficit, although this was partially offset by investment growth. Total funds grew by £1.5k overall, with unrestricted assets reducing while restricted assets continued to grow. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of holding cash equivalent to two months of general running costs (£20k).

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two months general running costs (£20k) (held: £80k)

“To hold in cash the equivalent of two months general running costs (£20k).” — page 10

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Anthony Bearon (Treasurer) was paid £102 (total) as a substitute organist for 3 services during 2025.

“Anthony Bearon (Treasurer) was paid £102 (total) as a substitute organist for 3 services during 2025. This was at the standard rate of pay of £34 / service.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Anthony Bearon (Treasurer) was paid £102 (total) as a substitute organist for 3 services during 2025.

“Anthony Bearon (Treasurer) was paid £102 (total) as a substitute organist for 3 services during 2025. This was at the standard rate of pay of £34 / service.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Year-over-year changes

Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).

Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Rev ANDREW ARTHUR HOUSLEYchair
ANTHONY JOHN BEARON
Alan John Kendall
Alan Thompson
Andrea Connelly
DENIS O'BRIEN · trustee of 1 other charity
Fiona Whalley
JAMES VIVIAN PARSONS MA, MBA
Janet SMITH
Karen Anne Bonell
Margaret Florence ELLAMS · trustee of 1 other charity
Michael Freeman
PETER JOHN FOGDEN
Pamela O'Brien · trustee of 1 other charity
Pamela Pilkington
Raymond Hampson

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

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£149k	£156k
31/12/2024	£216k	£123k
31/12/2023	£124k	£124k
31/12/2022	£138k	£134k
31/12/2021	£114k	£110k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL, AUGHTON LIVERPOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted operational reserves decreased by £15k in 2025, resulting in a net unrestricted deficit, although this was partially offset by investment growth. Total funds grew by £1.5k overall, with unrestricted assets reducing while restricted assets continued to grow. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of holding cash equivalent to two months of general running costs (£20k). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESHALL (HOLY TRINITY & ST CHADS).

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESHALL (HOLY TRINITY & ST CHADS) income £230k
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS income £802k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MELLOR income £218k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESALL, SHEFFIELD income £723k
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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 MICHAEL, AUGHTON LIVERPOOL	£149k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESHALL (HOLY TRINITY & ST CHADS) FY2025	£230k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROCHESTER FY2024	£257k	—	above	—	noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS FY2025	£802k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MELLOR FY2025	£218k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESALL, SHEFFIELD FY2025	£723k	—	below	—	no doubt

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