THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WOLSTON, ST MARGARET'S
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a general fund surplus of £6,717 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing unrestricted reserves to £33,435. The trustees report that this level of reserves meets their stated policy of maintaining at least three months' running costs. However, the 2026 forecast indicates a reliance on continued community generosity and fundraising success to maintain financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The 2026 forecast is for the church to see a small surplus of £100. Of course, this is only our best estimate. It is entirely dependent on the continuing generosity of our community, successful fundraising from operations, and the development of our ministry in the coming year.” — page 7
“expenses of £3,596 (2024: £2007 for 8 months) were paid to Malcolm Ingham during the year.” — page 32
“and £3224 to Jenny Lumsden, who are both PCC members, for their work as Church Administrator.”
“expenses of £3,596 (2024: £2007 for 8 months) were paid to Malcolm Ingham during the year.” — page 32
“and £3224 to Jenny Lumsden, who are both PCC members, for their work as Church Administrator.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- DAVID RALPH GADSBY
- Dawn Katherine Webb
- Derek Howard Jon Leaf
- Elizabeth Egan
- Graham Michael Clark
- HELEN SIMMONDS
- JOSEPHINE GADSBY
- Jennifer Jane Lumsden
- MELISSA JANE RALPH
- NAOMI ALICE ANNE FRASER BROWN
- REV PAUL ANDREW HOWARD SIMMONDS
- Rev Malcolm John Ingham
- Ruth Esther McCartney
- SIMON WILLIAM MULLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £100k | £98k |
| 31/12/2024 | £120k | £111k |
| 31/12/2023 | £101k | £106k |
| 31/12/2022 | £99k | £91k |
| 31/12/2021 | £97k | £97k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WOLSTON, ST MARGARET'S financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a general fund surplus of £6,717 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing unrestricted reserves to £33,435. The trustees report that this level of reserves meets their stated policy of maintaining at least three months' running costs. However, the 2026 forecast indicates a reliance on continued community generosity and fundraising success to maintain financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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