THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSHEY

Registered charity 1130540 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BUSHEY PCC

Providing the Mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical; deepening spirituality & outreach to the local community, Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and assists in the involvement of the many groups that that live within the parish.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Religious Activities · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Economic/community Development/employment · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£258k
Latest spending
£197k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £47,527 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £622,045 to £576,473. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves have been depleted to cover shortfalls, including a £38,030 debt to the Diocese, and that the charity relies on designated reserves and investment income to manage future liabilities.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £60k)
“Our Reserves Policy is to always hold at least 3 months of Unrestricted/Non-Designated Reserves to cover any general and unexpected expenses” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Stuart Brant, a churchwarden, was paid £3,270 as acting Music Director.
“Mr Stuart Brant a churchwarden was paid £3,270 by the PCC as an acting Music Director as the post remained vacant in 2024.”
“A Husband of a PCC Member was paid £975 as Sexton for Burial of Ashes.” — page 32
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A husband of a PCC member was paid £975 as Sexton.
“Mr Stuart Brant a churchwarden was paid £3,270 by the PCC as an acting Music Director as the post remained vacant in 2024.”
“A Husband of a PCC Member was paid £975 as Sexton for Burial of Ashes.” — page 32
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: PCC members made unrestricted donations of £11,462.
“Mr Stuart Brant a churchwarden was paid £3,270 by the PCC as an acting Music Director as the post remained vacant in 2024.”
“A Husband of a PCC Member was paid £975 as Sexton for Burial of Ashes.” — page 32
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£258k£197k
31/12/2024£239k£287k
31/12/2023£214k£248k
31/12/2022£198k£252k
31/12/2021£251k£255k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSHEY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £47,527 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £622,045 to £576,473. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves have been depleted to cover shortfalls, including a £38,030 debt to the Diocese, and that the charity relies on designated reserves and investment income to manage future liabilities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSHEY£258k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HERNE HILL FY2025£400k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S BATTERSEA FY2025£274k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BISLEY SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST AND WEST END HOLY TRINITY FY2025£187k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN BUCKHURST HILL FY2024£416k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BICESTER EMMANUEL FY2024£215k—0within—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.