THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANLAND
Regular worship for all and provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation. Pastoral support including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching and promoting Christianity through sermons and groups, the staging of events, meetings and the use of literature. Provision of activities for specific groups e.g. children, youth, senior citizens. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,224 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £36,796. The trustees note that this unrestricted fund exceeds their designated reserves policy target of approximately £24,000, which is intended to cover three months of general expenditure and six months of salary costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Regular planned giving * 44,515” — page 23
“The PCC agreed a designated reserves policy intending to have in hand about 3 months of general expenditure and six months’ worth of salary this being about £24,000 to cover unforeseen expenses.” — page 13
“The Vicar who is Chairman of the PCC was reimbursed for travel, subsistence and out of pocket expenses not exceeding amounts permitted by HMRC. There were no other disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members, persons closely connected with them or other related parties.” — page 25
Trustees
- Rev Kevin Paul Barnardchair
- Andrew Stewart Forrester
- Anthony Graham Dunn
- David Cunningham
- John James Burrell
- Karen Robinson
- Kathleen Howlett
- Leah Moore
- RICHARD MARK SWAIN
- Susan Mary Forrester
- Tim Scott
- Valerie Anderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £98k | £121k |
| 31/12/2024 | £93k | £78k |
| 31/12/2023 | £72k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £83k | £85k |
| 31/12/2021 | £81k | £77k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANLAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,224 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £36,796. The trustees note that this unrestricted fund exceeds their designated reserves policy target of approximately £24,000, which is intended to cover three months of general expenditure and six months of salary costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.