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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, SOUTHWICK

Registered charity 1130870 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST. MICHAEL'S PCC, SOUTHWICK

The provision of ecclesiastical support in the parish of southwick, west sussex

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Latest income
£573k
Latest spending
£151k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,035,585, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports that annual outgoings exceed income by approximately £23,000 excluding a large legacy, but notes that finances have stabilised due to a £450,000 legacy received in 2025.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Legacy
“Legacy income in 2025 comprises a one-off legacy donation received from the estate of the late Daphne Barnett. The legacy was unrestricted, with no conditions attached, and will be applied in furtherance of the Charity’s objectives at the discretion of the trustees.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between three and six month’s expenditure (held: £1.0m)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee was paid £12,073 for services as Church Administrator.
“During the year, one trustee was paid for their services as Church Administrator. The cost to the charity amounted to £12,073 (2024: £10,835).” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Year-over-year changes

Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£573k
Total spending
£151k
Cost of raising funds
£216
Reserves (reported)
£500k
Employees
3

Reported reserves equal ~39.7 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£573k£151k
31/12/2024£115k£120k
31/12/2023£110k£125k
31/12/2022£110k£112k
31/12/2021£127k£123k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, SOUTHWICK financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,035,585, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports that annual outgoings exceed income by approximately £23,000 excluding a large legacy, but notes that finances have stabilised due to a £450,000 legacy received in 2025. Its FY2025 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 ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, SOUTHWICK£573k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, WICK, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER. FY2025£114k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS', SIDMOUTH. FY2025£435k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, CHICHESTER FY2024£118k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS WITH ST STEPHEN, WANDSWORTH FY2024£840k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS BLACKHEATH PARK SE3 FY2024£314k—0unclear—no doubt

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