THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES CARLISLE
Regular public worship. Pastoral work. Teaching of Christianity though sermons, courses and small groups. Christian assemblies. Youth club with Christian ethos. Promoting Christianity through the staging of events, meetings, and literature. Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities for a wide range of groups. Supporting other charities in UK and overseas. Community outreach.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,575 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by accounting adjustments including depreciation and investment losses. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £54,353, which the PCC considers significantly more than three months of wages and purchases, indicating adequate liquidity despite the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“giving is the largest slice of our income and amounted to £208,619 from all sources.”
“As this is significantly more than three months’ wages and purchases combined, the PCC does not consider that any further action at this point is required.” — page 8
Trustees
- Rev Simon Craufurd Bickerstethchair
- ALAN JAMES JOHNSTON
- Andrew Walford
- DAVID JOHN ROBINSON ACA CTA
- Dr Joanne Daly
- Hannah Norris
- John Edwards
- Julie Graham
- Linda Dowman
- Lucy Goldie
- MARK ROBERT HURLEY
- MISS KATE DAVIDSON
- PAUL MCVITTIE
- Paul Jason Crooks
- Rachel Jayne Mitchell
- Rev Nina Orchard
- Roger Dowman
- Samuel Harper
- Selina Harper
- Wendy Downey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £345k | £367k |
| 31/12/2024 | £358k | £405k |
| 31/12/2023 | £384k | £386k |
| 31/12/2022 | £336k | £359k |
| 31/12/2021 | £329k | £325k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES CARLISLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,575 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by accounting adjustments including depreciation and investment losses. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £54,353, which the PCC considers significantly more than three months of wages and purchases, indicating adequate liquidity despite the deficit. 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 ST JAMES CARLISLE | £345k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOUTHLAKE ST JAMES | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, CHORLEY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHEYLESMORE, COVENTRY | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, CHICHESTER | £296k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, ROBY | £100k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |