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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN'S, SOUTH DULWICH

Registered charity 1129326 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST STEPHEN'S PCC, SOUTH DULWICH

Religious worship, community development and support of local schools

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Latest income
£268k
Latest spending
£225k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income increase to £41,140 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a significant deficit from the previous year. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern and noted that free reserves of £282,624 exceed their stated target of approximately £50,000. Total net assets rose to £454,487, supported by unrestricted funds of £282,624 and restricted funds of £171,863.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: in the order of £50,000 (held: £283k)
“The PCC believes that having made provision in the Designated Fund for possible future repairs, the free reserves necessary to sustain its operations is in the order of £50,000.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One PCC member received £5,880 remuneration for professional singing services; £8,543 expenses reimbursed to 4 members.
“During the year, one member of the PCC received remuneration of £5,880 (2024: £3,640) as a professional singer for junior choir tuition. No other member received any remuneration or other benefits during the year (2024: £NIL) During the year ended 31 December 2025, expenses totalling £8,543 were reimbursed or paid directly to 4 Members (2024 - £9,188 to 7 Members).” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Note 9
“During the year, one member of the PCC received remuneration of £5,880 (2024: £3,640) as a professional singer for junior choir tuition. No other member received any remuneration or other benefits during the year (2024: £NIL) During the year ended 31 December 2025, expenses totalling £8,543 were reimbursed or paid directly to 4 Members (2024 - £9,188 to 7 Members). These were expenses incurred by the clergy, lay ministry and PCC members in the performance of their duties.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Southwark

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£268k£225k
31/12/2024£253k£361k
31/12/2023£247k£284k
31/12/2022£250k£358k
31/12/2021£434k£324k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN'S, SOUTH DULWICH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income increase to £41,140 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a significant deficit from the previous year. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern and noted that free reserves of £282,624 exceed their stated target of approximately £50,000. Total net assets rose to £454,487, supported by unrestricted funds of £282,624 and restricted funds of £171,863. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
ST. STEPHEN'S HOUSE (GLOUCESTER ROAD) LIMITED1£1.0m
THE HOPMARKET CHARITY1£49k
OLD POSSUM'S PRACTICAL TRUST1£15k
THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY1£15k
ROSCA TRUST1£14k

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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 STEPHEN'S, SOUTH DULWICH£268k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT STEPHEN, SOUTH KENSINGTON FY2024£322kless than £40,0000above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WALBROOK FY2025£957k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS WEST DULWICH FY2023£282k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN`S, SHOTTERMILL FY2025£241k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JOHN, WESTMINSTER FY2024£337k—0unclear—no doubt

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