THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW BRIGHTON

Registered charity 1129911 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PCC, BRIGHTON

Latest income
£410k
Latest spending
£137k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £443,618, driven by a generous legacy and higher incoming resources compared to the previous year. The trustees report that this balance is more than adequate to meet their stated policy of maintaining three months of unrestricted payments. The charity received an unqualified independent examiner's report with no matters requiring attention.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — above the median for charities its size (£60k)
No employee received total benefits of more than £60,000. — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months unrestricted payments (held: £444k)
It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from trustees and related parties
We received charitable donations and giving amounting to £10,023.55 during the year from trustees and related parties. — page 13
Payments to PCC members: (a) £732.37 to two members for reimbursement of purchases of goods and materials for church use — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to PCC members for reimbursement of purchases
We received charitable donations and giving amounting to £10,023.55 during the year from trustees and related parties. — page 13
Payments to PCC members: (a) £732.37 to two members for reimbursement of purchases of goods and materials for church use — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement of expenses to assistant curate
We received charitable donations and giving amounting to £10,023.55 during the year from trustees and related parties. — page 13
Payments to PCC members: (a) £732.37 to two members for reimbursement of purchases of goods and materials for church use — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Brighton And Hove

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£410k£137k
31/12/2024£190k£277k
31/12/2023£149k£178k
31/12/2022£141k£156k
31/12/2021£70k£123k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW BRIGHTON financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £443,618, driven by a generous legacy and higher incoming resources compared to the previous year. The trustees report that this balance is more than adequate to meet their stated policy of maintaining three months of unrestricted payments. The charity received an unqualified independent examiner's report with no matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW BRIGHTON earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

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