THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, GOSFORTH
Serving local community providing church services and wide ranging activities open to the community including regular playgroup in the church hall as well as hosting occasional concerts in the church and a multitude in between.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £18,962 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £100,962. This balance is above the stated policy target of £54,000, which represents three months of unrestricted payments. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Planned giving 94,107”
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free or unrestricted reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £54,000.” — page 7
“The Revd Miriam Jones has occupied a house attached to her appointment as Curate since September 2022. Costs borne by the PCC in connection with her house during 2025 totalled £2,367 (2024, £3,319).”
“Expenses payable to the Revd Canon Andrew Shipton and the Revd Miriam Jones amounted to £745 (2024, £2,053).” — page 21
“The Revd Miriam Jones has occupied a house attached to her appointment as Curate since September 2022. Costs borne by the PCC in connection with her house during 2025 totalled £2,367 (2024, £3,319).”
“Expenses payable to the Revd Canon Andrew Shipton and the Revd Miriam Jones amounted to £745 (2024, £2,053).” — page 21
Trustees
- REV ANDREW SHIPTONchair
- Christina Ann Cross
- DIANA LYNNE LAVIN
- Dana Corso
- Dr Alison Mary Charlewood
- Dr Claudia Newbegin
- Dr Helen Fraser
- Felicity Shoesmith
- Janet Seaman
- KATHERINE DAVIES
- Lee Best
- Luke Henry Williams
- MRS PAM TAYLOR
- Michael John Wickham
- Pauline Gallacher
- Rosamund Place
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £229k | £210k |
| 31/12/2024 | £211k | £252k |
| 31/12/2023 | £246k | £274k |
| 31/12/2022 | £359k | £257k |
| 31/12/2021 | £238k | £240k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, GOSFORTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £18,962 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £100,962. This balance is above the stated policy target of £54,000, which represents three months of unrestricted payments. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 23/06/2022 | £1k | Grant to Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Gosforth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2015 | £10k | Church Hall heating system; Columba Room and Augustine Room. |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, GOSFORTH | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GOSFORTH ST NICHOLAS | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAULS, CAMBERLEY | £564k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER HALE | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS', SIDMOUTH. | £435k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |