THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS, SALISBURY

Registered charity 1130133 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST FRANCIS PCC, SALISBURY

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral working including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Provision of youth activities. Provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas

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Latest income
£356k
Latest spending
£262k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £94,045 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £180,593. The trustees report that reserves have been increased to £100,000, which exceeds their stated policy target of approximately £88,500. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: half of a year’s expected general expenditure, which would be about £88,500 (held: £100k)
“The PCC considers that it should maintain sufficient reserves to cover half of a year’s expected general expenditure, which would be about £88,500.” — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to Salisbury Street Pastors
“£1,200 (2023: £1,200) to Salisbury Street Pastors - Keith Leslie is a trustee” — page 26
“£6,900 (2023: £6,500) to the Bridge Project - Sarah Alford is an employee” — page 26
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to The Bridge Project
“£1,200 (2023: £1,200) to Salisbury Street Pastors - Keith Leslie is a trustee” — page 26
“£6,900 (2023: £6,500) to the Bridge Project - Sarah Alford is an employee” — page 26
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Employment of Trustee's relative
“£1,200 (2023: £1,200) to Salisbury Street Pastors - Keith Leslie is a trustee” — page 26
“£6,900 (2023: £6,500) to the Bridge Project - Sarah Alford is an employee” — page 26
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Wiltshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£356k£262k
31/12/2023£280k£248k
31/12/2022£272k£255k
31/12/2021£256k£253k
31/12/2020£271k£250k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS, SALISBURY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £94,045 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £180,593. The trustees report that reserves have been increased to £100,000, which exceeds their stated policy target of approximately £88,500. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund05/02/2020£10kSt Francis Youth: Lounge Update

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED1£5k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS, SALISBURY£356k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRANT WITH ERIDGE FY2024£218k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PORTISHEAD FY2025£314k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, WELWYN GARDEN CITY FY2025£185k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CHURT AND RUSHMOOR FY2024£128k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FISHERTON ANGER (ST PAUL), SALISBURY FY2024£589k—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.