THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF REDLAND, BRISTOL

Registered charity 1131061 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as REDLAND P.C.C., Redland Church

- Regular public worship;- Sermons, courses and small groups;- Various activities for young people, senior citizens, parents and toddlers, and other groups;- The provision of a church hall for local communities groups;- Pastoral work; and- Supporting other organisations, individuals and charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income

£455k

Latest spending

£407k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's finances are in a healthy and sustainable state, having achieved a surplus of unrestricted income over expenditure of £32,588 for the year ended 31 December 2024. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £198,072, which exceeds its stated policy target of £121,000, and has fully repaid all remaining loans for the Renew Project.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)

“During the year the PCC employed an average number of six staff members, none of whom earned £60,000 or more (2023:Average five staff members).” — page 19

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Largest income source: Donations (65% of income)

“Our most significant source of income comes from donations from members of the church, unrestricted income from church members also increased by 4% (regular giving, church collections, and gift aid combined).” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: target level of reserves sufficient to cover our total unrestricted costs over four months (held: £198k)

“Our reserves policy states that we will hold a minimum level of reserves to enable us to pay our staff and other essential costs (e.g. utility bills) for a period of 6 months, with a target level of reserves sufficient to cover our total unrestricted costs over four months.” — page 6

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: 14

“During the year the total donations received from the trustees was £40,857 (2023: £68,818)” — page 22

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)

Total income

£521k

Total spending

£455k

Reserves (reported)

£99k

Employees

Reported reserves equal ~2.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (79% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (2.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev William James Fairbairnchair
Amanda Bartlett
Chris Salisbury
Dr JONATHAN HAYNES
Dr Victoria Louise PITTS
Gill Dann
Hannah Pike
John Thompson Adams
Kate Emma Minto
Michael Alasdair Stewart
Nadine Brown
Natasha Clare Walton
Rachel Milne
Rebekah North
Roy Leslie Alan Hussey

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

Operates in: Bristol City

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£455k	£407k
31/12/2024	£488k	£408k
31/12/2023	£470k	£346k
31/12/2022	£521k	£455k
31/12/2021	£396k	£417k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF REDLAND, BRISTOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances are in a healthy and sustainable state, having achieved a surplus of unrestricted income over expenditure of £32,588 for the year ended 31 December 2024. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £198,072, which exceeds its stated policy target of £121,000, and has fully repaid all remaining loans for the Renew Project. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF REDLAND, BRISTOL earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF REDLAND, BRISTOL	£455k	Under £60,000	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES REDCLIFFE GARDENS FY2024	£310k	Under £60,000	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, REDHILL FY2024	£351k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY REDBOURN FY2025	£495k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, MALDEN FY2025	£178k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY'S, OVERTON, DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER FY2025	£230k	—	above	—	no doubt

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