THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NEWCHURCH, CULCHETH. (DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL.)

Registered charity 1128702 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Our mission is to proclaim the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England, both through the Word and our Deeds to love the Lord our God and to love his children - our neighbours.

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Latest income

£82k

Latest spending

£57k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the financial position is precarious due to rising expenditure and declining attendance, resulting in significant unpaid Parish Share arrears totaling £44,265.68. While total income increased by 18% to £81,925.86, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £19,886.97, which are below its stated policy target of £25,000–£30,000. The charity remains solvent but faces long-term sustainability risks without reversing the decline in congregation and securing future funding.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to four months running costs (circa £25,000 - £30,000) (held: £20k)

“The PCC has an aspirational reserves policy whereby it intends to hold three to four months running costs as a general reserve (circa £25,000 - £30,000).” — page 4

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“In conclusion, the overall financial position continues to be precarious, with the continuing increase in expenditure, continuing decline of average attendance figures and average age profile of the congregation needing to be reversed to secure the long-term financial future of the Parish.” — page 11

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Governance: The document states there is no repayment plan in place for significant diocesan arrears.

“There is no repayment plan in place currently for these arrears.” — page 14

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

ALAN WRIGHT · trustee of 1 other charity
Ann Atkinson
Ann Mills
Carole Hardman
Freda Wilcock · trustee of 1 other charity
Geoff Bent
JEAN ANN WILLIAMS
JEAN WRIGHT
Jane Simmons
Ken Quick
MAUREEN HURLEY
Nicola Seferta NJ
RUPERT DAVID ANTHONY REES BVSC MRCVS
Suzanne Quick
William Leatherbarrow

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

Operates in: Warrington

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£82k	£57k
31/12/2023	£69k	£71k
31/12/2022	£82k	£72k
31/12/2021	£74k	£70k
31/12/2020	£75k	£74k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NEWCHURCH, CULCHETH. (DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL.) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the financial position is precarious due to rising expenditure and declining attendance, resulting in significant unpaid Parish Share arrears totaling £44,265.68. While total income increased by 18% to £81,925.86, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £19,886.97, which are below its stated policy target of £25,000–£30,000. The charity remains solvent but faces long-term sustainability risks without reversing the decline in congregation and securing future funding. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.