THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALTHAM ABBEY
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. The provision of a youth group with Christian ethos and promoting the whole mission of the church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £309,227 against total expenditure of £299,760, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to meet their stated policy target of one month's general expenditure, with available funds standing at approximately £11k above the agreed level.
What the accounts disclose
“The Abbey DCC agreed in January 2025 the principle of maintaining a minimum level of available reserves in the Abbey General fund sufficient to meet one month’s general expenditure” — page 6
Trustees
- Rev PETER HENRY SMITHchair
- Caroline Berry
- JUDITH ANN MEADEN
- Jane Hudson
- Jane Shipman
- Linda Anderson
- Rachel Matthews
- Rev TREVOR IAN SCOTT
- Sarah Caroline Moores
- Sarah Redman
- Sheila Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £309k | £300k |
| 31/12/2024 | £306k | £285k |
| 31/12/2023 | £282k | £297k |
| 31/12/2022 | £255k | £302k |
| 31/12/2021 | £238k | £275k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALTHAM ABBEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £309,227 against total expenditure of £299,760, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to meet their stated policy target of one month's general expenditure, with available funds standing at approximately £11k above the agreed level. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £52k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN WITH ST JAMES, WALHAM GREEN.
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- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. ILLOGAN
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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 WALTHAM ABBEY | £309k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN WITH ST JAMES, WALHAM GREEN. | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALTON-ON-THAMES | £385k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ABINGDON-ON-THAMES | £376k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. ILLOGAN | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, ALDEBURGH | £183k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |