THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUXTON
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £63,411 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a reduction of total funds to £218,527. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £40,451 are below the stated policy target of approximately £134,000, representing a shortfall of over £5,000. Despite these deficits and the use of restricted funds for building improvements, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of 2025, the total of the general fund and the parish reserve stood at £128,937, a shortfall of over £5,000.”
“Fees of £14,342 (2024: £7,473) were paid in respect of accounting services provided by Mrs M Webb. The Trustees, Rev Mundy and Rev Doore, were reimbursed a total of £3,050 for expenses in relation to their duties as clergy of the parish (2024: £2,865).” — page 19
“Fees of £14,342 (2024: £7,473) were paid in respect of accounting services provided by Mrs M Webb.” — page 19
“Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.” — page 12
Trustees
- Aileen Elizabeth Warneford
- CAROLYN FELL
- Carol Margaret Gratton
- Clive Moore
- David James Percy Nevell
- Dr Marion Ruth Overton
- Elizabeth Haggis
- JEAN MARY LUTON
- Jill Lynsey Hulme
- Lorraine Anne Marrow
- Margaret Eleanor Shaw Davies
- Mary Matthews
- Mary Webb
- PAMELA WOODROFFE
- PAUL COLIN TAYLOR
- Philip Norman Barton
- REBECCA BACKHOUSE
- ROMAN GAWEL
- Sarah Smith
- Sheila Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £215k | £277k |
| 31/12/2024 | £181k | £220k |
| 31/12/2023 | £208k | £190k |
| 31/12/2022 | £166k | £185k |
| 31/12/2021 | £146k | £146k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUXTON financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £63,411 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a reduction of total funds to £218,527. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £40,451 are below the stated policy target of approximately £134,000, representing a shortfall of over £5,000. Despite these deficits and the use of restricted funds for building improvements, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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