THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GLASTONBURY ST JOHN, GLASTONBURY
Church of England parish in the Glastonbury St John and St Benedict with Meare Benefice. St John's is located in the centre of Glastonbury and welcomes visitors of all faiths and spiritualities and all who wish to worship with us. It is the main church for town civic services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were severely depleted and held at a critical level of £22,719, which is below the trustees' policy target of six months' running and staffing costs. Despite this, the charity reported a net surplus for the year and the independent examiner noted a material uncertainty regarding going concern due to the depleted reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 54,951” — page 5
“Free reserves continue to be below the required level.”
Trustees
- Rev Alice Lydia Watsonchair
- Arthur Henry Way
- David John Smith
- David Valentine Randall
- Derek Dorey
- Dr Hannah Mary Nott
- Godfrey Paul Snell
- James Edward Sparkes
- Joy Taylor
- MARY MASTERS
- Veronica Harkness
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £145k | £138k |
| 31/12/2024 | £152k | £148k |
| 31/12/2023 | £123k | £178k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £157k |
| 31/12/2021 | £135k | £197k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GLASTONBURY ST JOHN, GLASTONBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were severely depleted and held at a critical level of £22,719, which is below the trustees' policy target of six months' running and staffing costs. Despite this, the charity reported a net surplus for the year and the independent examiner noted a material uncertainty regarding going concern due to the depleted reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 14/10/2020 | £25k | CRF20: PCC of Glastonbury St John |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/12/2017 | £498k | "Securing the Future" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2016 | £10k | Creation of Community Space and Installation of a Disabled Toilet |
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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 GLASTONBURY ST JOHN, GLASTONBURY | £145k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, LINDOW | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £685k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, UPPER NORWOOD | £717k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, YEOVIL, SOMERSET | £390k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, FELBRIDGE | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |