THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, FAKENHAM

Registered charity 1129251 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, FAKENHAM

PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH. CHARITY OPERATES IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF FAKENHAM, NORFOLK.

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Latest income
£169k
Latest spending
£155k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £43,218, supported by a 12% rise in regular donations and a 33% increase in general funds. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding going concern, noting that the local community remains committed to supporting the church. While restricted funds saw a net increase, the charity utilized capital reserves to clear deficits in specific project funds during the year.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet any emergencies (held: £43k)
“The Unrestricted cash funds are maintained at a level sufficient to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet any emergencies.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement of expenses to trustee John Mullins
“John Mullins £210 (2024: £261) of expenses were reimbursed to John Mullins during the year. Repaid for expenditure incurred on Repairs & Maintenance of the Church.”
“Reverend Tracy Jessop £2,193 (2024: £2,325) of expenses were reimbursed to Reverend Tracy Jessop during the year. Repaid expenditure relating to Clergy & Pastoral expenses and Service travel.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement of expenses to trustee Reverend Tracy Jessop
“John Mullins £210 (2024: £261) of expenses were reimbursed to John Mullins during the year. Repaid for expenditure incurred on Repairs & Maintenance of the Church.”
“Reverend Tracy Jessop £2,193 (2024: £2,325) of expenses were reimbursed to Reverend Tracy Jessop during the year. Repaid expenditure relating to Clergy & Pastoral expenses and Service travel.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement of expenses to trustee Roger Burbidge
“John Mullins £210 (2024: £261) of expenses were reimbursed to John Mullins during the year. Repaid for expenditure incurred on Repairs & Maintenance of the Church.”
“Reverend Tracy Jessop £2,193 (2024: £2,325) of expenses were reimbursed to Reverend Tracy Jessop during the year. Repaid expenditure relating to Clergy & Pastoral expenses and Service travel.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement of expenses to trustee Alison Harding
“John Mullins £210 (2024: £261) of expenses were reimbursed to John Mullins during the year. Repaid for expenditure incurred on Repairs & Maintenance of the Church.”
“Reverend Tracy Jessop £2,193 (2024: £2,325) of expenses were reimbursed to Reverend Tracy Jessop during the year. Repaid expenditure relating to Clergy & Pastoral expenses and Service travel.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Operates in: Norfolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£169k£155k
31/12/2024£137k£272k
31/12/2023£135k£127k
31/12/2022£136k£150k
31/12/2021£91k£86k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, FAKENHAM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £43,218, supported by a 12% rise in regular donations and a 33% increase in general funds. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding going concern, noting that the local community remains committed to supporting the church. While restricted funds saw a net increase, the charity utilized capital reserves to clear deficits in specific project funds during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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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 ST PETER AND ST PAUL, FAKENHAM£169k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, ABINGTON, NORTHAMPTON FY2025£204k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, BASSINGBOURN FY2024£302k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FUNTINGTON WITH WEST STOKE AND SENNICOTTS FY2025£108k—0unclear—no doubt
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL TONBRIDGE FY2025£458k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, FELBRIDGE FY2024£198k—0unclear—no doubt

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