THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW WITH ST ETHELDREDA, HISTON
A key aim of St Andrew's Church is to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of the parish community through: Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. Missionary and outreach work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,137 for the year, though this was smaller than predicted due to increased giving and reduced energy tariffs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and unrestricted funds stood at £358,595 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Aim to hold 20% of general expenditure costs in reserve. [It is the policy of the PCC not to maintain reserves other than sums necessary to meet identified future requirements].” — page 5
“There is also a loan account for the Café which was originally used to assist with the setup, stocking and first years operational cost. This will be repaid over time from profits and currently stands at £39,598 (2024: £39,598). A lease agreement exists between the Café and PCC for an initial 5-year term, with a monthly rental of £1,000. This has been waived by the Landlord (PCC) until such time as the Café is making a sustainable operational profit.”
“The financial statements of the PCC and its wholly owned trading subsidiary, Saint Andrew’s Centre Café Limited, are consolidated on a line-by-line basis” — page 11
Trustees
- Rev NEIL JAMES BLANDFORD-BAKERchair
- Alison Jane Fisher
- Claire Louise Kangayan
- Claire Rebekah Wilson
- Dr Benjamin Mark Miller
- Dr George John Sebastian Adam
- Elizabeth Irene Crook
- Jane Rebecca Morris
- Joseph McKinley
- Louise Vincent
- Rev Benjamin Andrew Barton
- Rev Nicholas Romans
- Rev Ruth Margaret Chamberlain
- Ruth Hannah Robin Shin
- William John Webb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £450k | £453k |
| 31/12/2024 | £433k | £457k |
| 31/12/2023 | £414k | £412k |
| 31/12/2022 | £395k | £425k |
| 31/12/2021 | £359k | £372k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW WITH ST ETHELDREDA, HISTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,137 for the year, though this was smaller than predicted due to increased giving and reduced energy tariffs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and unrestricted funds stood at £358,595 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE URSULA KEYES TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
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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 ANDREW WITH ST ETHELDREDA, HISTON | £450k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HIGH WYCOMBE ST ANDREW | £833k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW (OLD CHURCH) HOVE | £198k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW, THE WESTLANDS | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, WIMBLEDON | £194k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY & CHRIST CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |