THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY OF BETHANY, WOKING
We provide regular public worship. We carry out pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. We teach Christianity and visit schools to take religious assemblies. We provide a youth club with a Christian ethos. We provide activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups. We support other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves amounted to approximately £224,000 at the end of 2024, which is significantly above the stated policy target of three months' expenses (£79,250). The charity reports a prudent management of expenses and sufficient funds to cover future building redevelopment and staff costs.
What the accounts disclose
“As a result of this review the PCC agreed, based upon the recommendations of the Finance Team, to adopt a new minimum reserves policy that requires the Church to hold a minimum of free reserves equal to three months’ expenses, as adjusted for budgeted increases in future expenses. For 2024 this figure was £79,250.” — page 9
Trustees
- Anne Ansell
- Caroline Mary Mendham
- Cesca Tennant
- Grace Nyoni Mike
- Jean Williams
- Jonathan Miles
- Neil Jarman
- Nicholas Mendham
- Rev Mark George Wallace
- Rev Ruth Sheldon
- Richard Alexei Warne
- SARAH MACDONALD
- Samuel James Rawson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £466k | £288k |
| 31/12/2023 | £346k | £304k |
| 31/12/2022 | £414k | £399k |
| 31/12/2021 | £427k | £446k |
| 31/12/2020 | £396k | £388k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY OF BETHANY, WOKING financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves amounted to approximately £224,000 at the end of 2024, which is significantly above the stated policy target of three months' expenses (£79,250). The charity reports a prudent management of expenses and sufficient funds to cover future building redevelopment and staff costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ST MARY OF BETHANY, WOKING | £466k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, WOKINGHAM | £472k | — | 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 FINCHLEY | £669k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BECKENHAM. | £516k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY-THE-VIRGIN, BATHWICK | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |