THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BIDEFORD

Registered charity 1129064 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY'S PCC, BIDEFORD

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer andcontemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianitythrough sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting the whole mission of theChurch through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and otherspecial need groups.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Religious Activities · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£196k

Latest spending

£205k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £20,526 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £147,194. The trustees note that this deficit level is unsustainable and indicate a projected deficit for 2026, though they state there are no immediate concerns about financial stability due to reserves exceeding their £50,000 policy target.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: minimum level of £50,000 (held: £147k)

“It is the PCC policy to utilise restricted funds wherever possible and to maintain unrestricted funds at a minimum level of £50,000.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Mr C Beechey, who is a member of the PCC, received £6,865 (2024 - £6,330) in fees for his work as the parish organist and choirmaster during the year.

“Mr C Beechey, who is a member of the PCC, received £6,865 (2024 - £6,330) in fees for his work as the parish organist and choirmaster during the year.” — page 10

“The PCC received approximately £38,815 (2024 - £21,528) during the year in donations from Trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives.” — page 10

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The PCC received approximately £38,815 (2024 - £21,528) during the year in donations from Trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives.

“Mr C Beechey, who is a member of the PCC, received £6,865 (2024 - £6,330) in fees for his work as the parish organist and choirmaster during the year.” — page 10

“The PCC received approximately £38,815 (2024 - £21,528) during the year in donations from Trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives.” — page 10

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev CLAIRE PAMELA ROSE-CASEMOREchair
Christopher Beechey
David Maurice Bertie
FLORENCE REBEKAH WALTER
JUSTINE ANN DUHIG · trustee of 1 other charity
KAREN JOHNS
KATHERINE JANE WILLS
MARK ALEXANDER ELWELL
MICHAEL ELLIOTT · trustee of 1 other charity
Pamela Margaret Howlett
RACHEL ELIZABETH PORTHOUSE
RICHARD CHARLES HOLWILL · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev RUTH JANE BECKETT
Rev Stephen Robin Pirrie
SALLY ANNE STRUTT
SHEENAH RUTH MIDDLE
STEPHEN JOHN TAVENER

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

Operates in: Devon

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£196k	£205k
31/12/2024	£197k	£207k
31/12/2023	£250k	£164k
31/12/2022	£171k	£145k
31/12/2021	£196k	£159k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BIDEFORD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £20,526 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £147,194. The trustees note that this deficit level is unsustainable and indicate a projected deficit for 2026, though they state there are no immediate concerns about financial stability due to reserves exceeding their £50,000 policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BIDEFORD	£196k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S ELY FY2025	£462k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT BADDOW, ST MARY THE VIRGIN FY2025	£358k	—	unclear	—	noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY FY2025	£116k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S BISHOPSWORTH FY2024	£286k	—	below	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY-THE-VIRGIN, BATHWICK FY2025	£179k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

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