THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LITTLEHAM CUM EXMOUTH
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. The provision of youth clubs with a Christian ethos. Promoting the whole mission of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a General Fund deficit of £8,026, which was partially offset by investment gains of £8,065. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £96,527, meeting their policy target of three months' unrestricted payments, although they note that balancing the books in 2026 will be difficult with a projected budget deficit of £11,600.
What the accounts disclose
“Envelopes, Standing Orders & Parish Giving Scheme 120,678” — page 16
“The PCC has resolved to maintain, if possible, a balance on our Unrestricted Fund, which equates to at least three months’ unrestricted payments to cover emergencies.” — page 7
“Remuneration or benefits were paid to 4 Trustees (PCC Members) during the year: Paul Stock, who is the Organist at Holy Trinity Church, Nick White, who is the Youth and Family Worker, Liz Biggs, who was employed as the leader of Tots Terrain until July 2025, Tim Biggs, who has been employed as Technical Manager since October 2025. Their combined remuneration did not exceed £28,100.” — page 37
“In 2025, donations were received from Trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives totalling £21,838: (2024: £26,951). The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the PCC to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 35
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev Steven Charles Joneschair
- Christopher Clive HOUSE BAHons
- Claire White
- David Alan Peers
- David Anthony KNIGHT MA Cantab
- Debra Mary FROST
- Elizabeth Jane Biggs
- Juliet Leach
- Keith Bradley MOORE
- Margaret Isobel ELMS BSc
- Michael Goom
- Michael John EVERSHED
- Nicholas Andrew White
- PAUL RICHARD STOCK
- Rev Benedict Howard Cambridge
- Rev Heidi Budden
- Rev Shaun Tipton
- Ruth Margaret Tibbetts
- Sarah Clarke
- Susan MOSELEY
- Timothy Biggs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £358k | £413k |
| 31/12/2024 | £420k | £365k |
| 31/12/2023 | £351k | £404k |
| 31/12/2022 | £419k | £367k |
| 31/12/2021 | £229k | £215k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LITTLEHAM CUM EXMOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a General Fund deficit of £8,026, which was partially offset by investment gains of £8,065. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £96,527, meeting their policy target of three months' unrestricted payments, although they note that balancing the books in 2026 will be difficult with a projected budget deficit of £11,600. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BULL INN ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST | 1 | £339k |
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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 LITTLEHAM CUM EXMOUTH | £358k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.ANDREW'S,PRESTON WITH SUTTON POYNTZ | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN WITH ST JAMES, WALHAM GREEN. | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SONNING | £343k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS MARPLE | £374k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |