THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DUNSTABLE
Regular public worship open to all Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity Taking of assemblies in schools The provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos Promoting the mission of the church through the provision of activities for senior citizens parents and toddlers and other special needs groups Supporting other charities in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets decreased by £74,123 to £692,541, with unrestricted funds showing a net shortfall of £10,175 for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £444,994 include £320,000 in fixed assets (the clergy house), leaving £55,856 in current assets. The charity reported a total net income deficit of £73,639 against total expenditure of £355,949.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Ricky Ronald Turnerchair
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN YOUNG
- Claire Elizabeth Dowsing
- David John Harper
- GEORGINA MARY WEST
- GILLIAN MARY SHORT
- JOHN BRADLEY
- Jacqueline Estella Prince
- Janet Morton
- Judith Mary Read
- Kate Melanie Klimaytys
- Keith Richard King
- Keren Louvain Bonner
- Martin James Wild
- Pamela Barbara Ingram
- Rev Tim DAVIS
- Rosemary TURLEY
- Shauna Zita Maud DYKE
- Veronica Yates
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £282k | £356k |
| 31/12/2024 | £373k | £301k |
| 31/12/2023 | £259k | £287k |
| 31/12/2022 | £325k | £319k |
| 31/12/2021 | £215k | £284k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DUNSTABLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets decreased by £74,123 to £692,541, with unrestricted funds showing a net shortfall of £10,175 for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £444,994 include £320,000 in fixed assets (the clergy house), leaving £55,856 in current assets. The charity reported a total net income deficit of £73,639 against total expenditure of £355,949. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 22/05/2020 | £2k | Grant to St Augustine's Church |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 25/03/2019 | £3k | Grant to St Augustine's Church |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/12/2018 | £72k | "DunstableÂ’s Priory Church: Making critical repairs to the tower and discovering our special heritage" |
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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 DUNSTABLE | £282k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS' HARBURY | £114k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, CHISLEHURST | £228k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN'S, WALTON | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DAMASCUS | £322k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CHURT AND RUSHMOOR | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |