THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WHITEHAVEN, ST. JAMES
The Parish of Whitehaven PCC has responsibility for co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting in the parish then whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It has maintenance responsibilities for St James' and St Nicholas church building and St James' Community Centre.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £99,078, which is above the PCC's stated policy target of £75,000 (£60,000 operating reserve plus £15,000 emergency reserve). However, the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £35,651 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £150,234 against incoming resources of £118,593.
What the accounts disclose
“Of the unrestricted funds, an operating reserve of £60,000 (6 months operating costs) and a £15,000 emergency reserve have been set aside.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2021)
Trustees
- Rev Alison Jane Dobellchair
- ANNA CHRISTINE MARY JONES
- Charlotte Helen Wood
- Dawn Margaret McKee
- Donna Graham
- Donna Louise Flitcroft
- JANE NICOLSON
- Joseph Peter Elder
- Julie Reed
- Matthew Cronin
- Patricia Ann Adair
- Paul Stephen Cox
- Richard Charles Last
- Susan Kitchen
- Valerie Elizabeth Milling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £119k | £150k |
| 31/12/2024 | £116k | £149k |
| 31/12/2023 | £118k | £151k |
| 31/12/2022 | £240k | £171k |
| 31/12/2021 | £168k | £162k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WHITEHAVEN, ST. JAMES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £99,078, which is above the PCC's stated policy target of £75,000 (£60,000 operating reserve plus £15,000 emergency reserve). However, the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £35,651 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £150,234 against incoming resources of £118,593. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.