THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Regular public worship is held, open to all. Christianity is taught through sermons, courses and groups. Christianity is promoted through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution of literature. The whole mission of the church is promoted with the provision of activities for senior citizens, and mother and toddler groups. Support is given to other charities in the uk and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £21,726 to £548,280, resulting in a small deficit compared to the previous year's surplus. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £548,280, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of £161,849 (equivalent to three months of unrestricted payments). The filing notes that day-to-day running costs remain broadly covered by income, despite increased costs impacting expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC has adopted a policy, as recommended by the Diocese, aimed at keeping a balance of unrestricted funds, if possible, equivalent to at least three months unrestricted payments during the previous year” — page 9
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Rev TIMOTHY MARTIN HUMPHREYchair
- ALEXANDER DUNCAN HAXTON
- Alice Bowen
- Alison Ann Lovelock
- Duncan MacMurchy
- Duncan Richard Mills
- Edward John Tranter
- HEATHER EAST
- Jonathan Dalton
- Joshua Samuel Thomson
- Lucy Lamb
- Rev Gordon Taylor
- Rita Haxton
- Robert Lawrence
- Sarah Ann Finch
- Stephen Bull
- Stephen Powney
- Susan Amanda Davies
- Teresa Bailey
- William Bull
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £802k | £811k |
| 31/12/2024 | £712k | £707k |
| 31/12/2023 | £702k | £654k |
| 31/12/2022 | £596k | £617k |
| 31/12/2021 | £582k | £501k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £21,726 to £548,280, resulting in a small deficit compared to the previous year's surplus. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £548,280, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of £161,849 (equivalent to three months of unrestricted payments). The filing notes that day-to-day running costs remain broadly covered by income, despite increased costs impacting expenditure. 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 CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BECKENHAM. | £516k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MELLOR | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, GAMSTON AND BRIDGFORD | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROCHESTER | £257k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |