THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LONGFLEET (ST MARY'S), POOLE
Regular public worship open to all - Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved - Teaching Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups - The provision of youth and children's work throughout the week and on Sundays - Providing practical support to individuals within our local community - Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £229,334, which is below the stated policy target of six months' unrestricted payments. However, the trustees report that the finances finished in a healthy position, supported by sacrificial generosity and vigilant monitoring, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“it is the policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible), which equates to approximately six months’ unrestricted payments (excluding Share payments to the diocese), to cover emergency situations which may arise from time to time.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Pete Naylorchair
- Alison Cox
- Amanda Carr
- Claire Stonier
- Colin John William Chalkly-Maber
- Emma Jane Jackson
- Jess Wheadon
- John Brackstone
- John M Rolleston
- Joshua Darley
- Matthew King
- Michael Turner
- Miss Angie Wheeler
- Nadia Maibogina
- Rev Jordan Alexander Mark Betts
- Sam Smith
- Susan Cobb
- Wendy Tarpley-Naylor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £751k | £767k |
| 31/12/2024 | £720k | £705k |
| 31/12/2023 | £674k | £620k |
| 31/12/2022 | £619k | £584k |
| 31/12/2021 | £553k | £551k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LONGFLEET (ST MARY'S), POOLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £229,334, which is below the stated policy target of six months' unrestricted payments. However, the trustees report that the finances finished in a healthy position, supported by sacrificial generosity and vigilant monitoring, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. 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 LONGFLEET (ST MARY'S), POOLE | £751k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY | £669k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, NAILSEA | £109k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S ELY | £462k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAULS, LETCHWORTH,HERTS (TRADING AS ST PAUL'S LETCHWORTH) | £369k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |