THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST RICHARD OF CHICHESTER, HANWORTH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £62,381 at the end of the year, a significant increase from the previous year's £40,709. The Treasurer's report notes that the church ended in a strong financial position with substantial end-of-year balances, enabling it to deal with inflationary pressures and future maintenance costs. The PCC's stated policy is to keep a cash balance sufficient to cover expenses for three months, which the current reserves exceed.
What the accounts disclose
“Traditionally the PCC has kept a cash balance sufficient to cover expenses for 3 months to cope with a drop in the level of giving or some unforeseen expenditure.” — page 36
“900 St Richard's School” — page 32
“1,338 Shooting Star Hospice” — page 32
“900 St Richard's School” — page 32
“1,338 Shooting Star Hospice” — page 32
Trustees
- Rev Deborah Wignallchair
- Angharad Hedges
- David Rayner
- Debi Lagor
- Elaine Joy Whittle
- Emma Brown
- Esther Osae Diabene
- Graham John Madge
- Helen Smith
- Marie Janet England
- Michael John Reynolds
- Michael Christopher Coombes
- Pauline Marion Thomas
- Sarah Beer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £166k | £132k |
| 31/12/2024 | £128k | £103k |
| 31/12/2023 | £139k | £105k |
| 31/12/2022 | £135k | £86k |
| 31/12/2021 | £129k | £76k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST RICHARD OF CHICHESTER, HANWORTH financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £62,381 at the end of the year, a significant increase from the previous year's £40,709. The Treasurer's report notes that the church ended in a strong financial position with substantial end-of-year balances, enabling it to deal with inflationary pressures and future maintenance costs. The PCC's stated policy is to keep a cash balance sufficient to cover expenses for three months, which the current reserves exceed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hounslow | 02/04/2025 | £1k | Grant to St Richard's Church |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 07/07/2022 | £1k | Grant to St Richard's Church |
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