THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF AINSDALE ST JOHN

Registered charity 1128996 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JOHN'S PCC, AINSDALE

Regular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved; teaching of Christianity; the provision of a youth club with a Christan ethos; provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special needs groups; supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income
£151k
Latest spending
£142k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity is completely debt-free with unrestricted reserves of £24,627 as of 31 December 2024, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report that total income decreased to £150,735 due to the absence of advance loan contributions, while expenditure excluding loan repayments was slightly down on the prior year. The charity maintains a credit balance on its accounts and continues to meet all financial obligations, including parish share and service charges.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Parish Giving (30% of income)
“Parish Giving contributions reduced from £74,400 in 2023 to £45,900 in 2024” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Sefton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£151k£142k
31/12/2023£172k£127k
31/12/2022£220k£246k
31/12/2021£149k£133k
31/12/2020£127k£136k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF AINSDALE ST JOHN financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is completely debt-free with unrestricted reserves of £24,627 as of 31 December 2024, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report that total income decreased to £150,735 due to the absence of advance loan contributions, while expenditure excluding loan repayments was slightly down on the prior year. The charity maintains a credit balance on its accounts and continues to meet all financial obligations, including parish share and service charges. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND1£12k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF AINSDALE ST JOHN£151k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESHALL (HOLY TRINITY & ST CHADS) FY2025£230k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTERTON ST ANDREW FY2025£692k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON FY2025£180k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN FY2024£154k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OADBY FY2024£190k—0above—no doubt

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