THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, SOUTHPORT
Furthered the whole mission of the Christian Church: Providing worship services, Alpha etc. Small groups. Supporting Christian individuals/Charities working in the UK and abroad. Providing clubs and activities for children, teenagers and adults including the elderly. Helping the poor and needy in our area. Providing a venue. Holidays arranged. For more details- see annual report
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus in unrestricted funds and reasonable reserves, which exceed the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The trustees note that while current unrestricted funds are sufficient, the youth ministry requires additional ongoing support to sustain its posts in the medium term.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC is encouraged to hold reserves to meet regular anticipated expenses for three months unrestricted expenditure which would amount to £53,390.” — page 19
“Vivesco Café (renamed Café 1821 Ltd in December 2019) operates as a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee (Number 1089182) with its own trustees and management group” — page 4
Trustees
- Angela Lewis
- David Griffiths
- David Page
- David Taberner
- Janice Lovegrove
- John Sexton
- Katy Porter
- Keran Lewis
- Margaret King
- Martin Fairweather
- PAUL LACEY
- Philip Day
- Rehana Hague
- Samuel Greenfield
- Tom McDonald
- Vicki Day
- Yvonne Makin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £292k | £239k |
| 31/12/2024 | £251k | £220k |
| 31/12/2023 | £221k | £254k |
| 31/12/2022 | £237k | £246k |
| 31/12/2021 | £237k | £188k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, SOUTHPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus in unrestricted funds and reasonable reserves, which exceed the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The trustees note that while current unrestricted funds are sufficient, the youth ministry requires additional ongoing support to sustain its posts in the medium term. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 CHRIST CHURCH, SOUTHPORT | £292k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, SOUTHPORT | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WITH ST. MARY MAGDALEN AND ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHRISTOPHER, BOURNEMOUTH | £264k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTH MIMMS | £439k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |