THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN FARNCOMBE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a profit of £34,947, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss. However, the trustees note that managing cash flows remains a challenge, particularly regarding outstanding parish share payments. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £476,049, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately six months of unrestricted payments.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (where possible), which equates to approximately six months unrestricted payments” — page 10
“Managing cash flows remains a challenge, with the most notable impact being on the parish share payments.” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- REV JAMES RATTUEchair
- Christopher John Sollars
- Graeme John Pullen
- Jane Valoy Jopson
- Janet Elizabeth Fry
- Jaqueline Ann Butcher
- Laurie Paige Parkes
- Michael John Hornbrook
- Natalie Anne Roberts
- Philippa Mary Dearsley
- Richard Andrew Worth
- Sarah Elizabeth Coote
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £183k | £147k |
| 31/12/2024 | £142k | £149k |
| 31/12/2023 | £147k | £160k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £137k |
| 31/12/2021 | £121k | £125k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN FARNCOMBE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a profit of £34,947, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss. However, the trustees note that managing cash flows remains a challenge, particularly regarding outstanding parish share payments. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £476,049, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately six months of unrestricted payments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND | 1 | £10k |
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