THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, SKIPTON
Regular public worship open to all. Provision of sacred space for personal prayer. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Provision of youth groups. Promoting the whole mission of the church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are £64,721, which is well below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £85,756 for the year, driven by improved donations and café income, though it remains unable to meet its full diocesan contribution.
What the accounts disclose
“The total unrestricted reserves are £64,721 (2022: £54,943) which is well below this level.”
“The Holy Trinity Skipton Support Group Ltd (HTSSG Ltd) was incorporated on 14 July 2006 and commenced trading on 1 September 2006. HTSSG Ltd is a general trading company, limited by shares, which is required by its Memorandum of Association to donate its pre-tax profits to the PCC of Holy Trinity, Skipton and St Augustine's Draughton.” — page 14
Trustees
- Rev Douglas James Rice-Bowen Priestchair
- ANDREW JAMES WROOT
- Beverley Ann McDade
- Clarissa Jarvis
- Gillian Maloney
- James Edward Gould CH/WARDEN
- Jane Breare
- Jane Elizabeth Filby
- Janet Gregory
- John Charles Dobson
- Katrina Mattock CH/WARDEN
- LINDA JANE LIGGETT
- Martin Garner
- Melanie Anne Bundock
- Richard Breare
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £285k | £200k |
| 31/12/2023 | £177k | £170k |
| 31/12/2022 | £177k | £170k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £126k |
| 31/12/2020 | £95k | £86k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, SKIPTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are £64,721, which is well below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £85,756 for the year, driven by improved donations and café income, though it remains unable to meet its full diocesan contribution. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2026 | £20k | Project Zero26 |
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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 HOLY TRINITY, SKIPTON | £285k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, SOUTHPORT | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, WESTBURY-ON-TRYM | £329k | — | 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 HOLY TRINITY AND SAINT STEPHEN'S, BRISTOL | £206k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, FROME | £299k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |