Parochial Church Council for the Rectorial Benefice of North Cardiff
The Rectorial Benefice of North Cardiff (also known as the North Cardiff Ministry Area) is a group of four churches in the Church in Wales (Anglican): St Denys (Lisvane), Christ Church (Roath Park), St Isan (Llanishen), St Faith (Llanishen). Our aim is to promote the whole mission of the Church by sharing Jesus Christ with the communities we serve.
Objects
The promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, in the parish.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £133,633 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £558,188. The net assets at year-end were £1,737,819, of which £276,768 was held in general unrestricted funds. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Income received totalled £558,188 which is an increase on income received in the previous year (2023 - £496,488). However, it should be noted that £122,000 of the income came in the form of legacies.”
“The MAC reserve policy is to retain a balance of unrestricted “free” reserves as working capital and to meet future shortfalls in income or unexpected expense equal to at least three months’ expenditure.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/02/2023)
Trustees
- Gerald William Bradnum
- ISABEL CLARE GEORGE
- MARTIN ANTHONY HOLDEN
- Marilyn Susan Hillard
- Nicholas Forrester Brown
- Rev Elaine Jenkyns
- Rev James Brian Griffiths
- Rev Orion Burns Edgar
- Susan Anne Darracott
- Valerie Janette Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £558k | £425k |
| 31/12/2023 | £496k | £471k |
| 31/12/2022 | £398k | £352k |
| 31/12/2021 | £181k | £140k |
| 31/12/2020 | £181k | £202k |
Common questions
Is Parochial Church Council for the Rectorial Benefice of North Cardiff financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £133,633 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £558,188. The net assets at year-end were £1,737,819, of which £276,768 was held in general unrestricted funds. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.