THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, COWPLAIN
Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons and courses. Taking religious assemblies in schools. Promoting Christianity through staging of events and meetings. Promoting the mission of the Church through activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £20,916 were held at year-end, representing 76% of the stated policy target of three months' running costs. The trustees note that a potential loss is projected for 2026 and that the monthly financial situation requires close monitoring to sustain the improvement achieved in 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“The Unrestricted General Fund balance on 31 Dec 25 was £20,916, 76% of target” — page 17
“The month-on-month carrying balance fluctuated marked throughout the year as shown in the following graph – causing serious concerns to the Finance & Fabric sub-Committee and the PCC in the early months of 2025” — page 15
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev Christopher Stuart Spencerchair
- ALLAN JAMES BRAWN
- Allison Gale BA MSc
- Catherine King
- Colin Mason ACMA MBA
- Denise Carole Williams
- Elaine Jeanne Hoey
- JANET SMITH
- Jane Elizabeth Hill
- Margaret Farmer
- Mark Stephen Coates
- Mary Rebecca Honeychurch
- Robert Charles Wheeler
- Ruth Hilda Gibbs
- Sonia Passingham
- Stephen Edward Day
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £121k | £110k |
| 31/12/2024 | £189k | £204k |
| 31/12/2023 | £174k | £120k |
| 31/12/2022 | £123k | £117k |
| 31/12/2021 | £117k | £112k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, COWPLAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £20,916 were held at year-end, representing 76% of the stated policy target of three months' running costs. The trustees note that a potential loss is projected for 2026 and that the monthly financial situation requires close monitoring to sustain the improvement achieved in 2025. 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 ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, COWPLAIN | £121k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| 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 CHRIST THE SERVANT KING, HIGH WYCOMBE | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DIONIS, PARSONS GREEN | £501k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL , OADBY | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, CHICHESTER | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |