PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTHCHURCH
To promote within the ecclesiastical parish of Christ Church (Southchurch) and the community of Southend-on-Sea the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The charity also has the responsibility for the maintenance of the Christ Church Centre complex situated at Colbert Avenue within the borough of Southend-on-Sea.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased to approximately £163,000 from £120,000 in the previous year, which the trustees describe as securing the financial stability of the organisation. This growth was driven by increased general congregational giving, higher income from the charity shop, and additional grants, which covered increased expenditure on salaries, parish share, and utilities. The trustees express confidence in planning for the future based on this improved financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“Planned Giving Standing Order 88863” — page 14
Trustees
- Steve Collier Revdchair
- Anna Elizabeth Andre
- David Watson
- Jessica Steffens
- Judith Ann Brum
- Laurence Martin Brian Froment
- Margaret Anne Martin
- Michael Raymond Buss
- Nathan David Medhurst
- PAULA LUCKING
- Philip Paul Smee
- Sally Lorraine Laking
- Sandra Jean Greenwood
- Willem Prinsloo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £294k | £314k |
| 31/12/2024 | £256k | £214k |
| 31/12/2023 | £234k | £207k |
| 31/12/2022 | £202k | £202k |
| 31/12/2021 | £112k | £100k |
Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTHCHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to approximately £163,000 from £120,000 in the previous year, which the trustees describe as securing the financial stability of the organisation. This growth was driven by increased general congregational giving, higher income from the charity shop, and additional grants, which covered increased expenditure on salaries, parish share, and utilities. The trustees express confidence in planning for the future based on this improved financial position. Its FY2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTHCHURCH | £294k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SOUTHEND ON SEA | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH LOWESTOFT | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SIDCUP | £283k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTH MIMMS | £439k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SUTTON | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |