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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES', CLITHEROE

Registered charity 1131419 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JAMES' PCC, CLITHEROE

Latest income
£461k
Latest spending
£395k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £66,460 and total reserves of £424,218, comprising £225,104 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that financial stability was achieved through a break-even budget and increased income, with no material uncertainties affecting the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £30,001 - £40,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Lucy Skelton - Employed as a full time Youth Minister and was remunerated with a gross salary of £34,202 in the year 2025.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum expected by the Charity Commission (held: £225k)
“It was decided to set a break-even budget for the first time in many years as our reserves were approaching the minimum expected by the Charity Commission.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Four Trustees have been employed by the PCC within the year. Helen Potts - Employed as a full time Children and Family Minister and was remunerated with a gross salary of £25,574 in the year 2025. This included pension contributions of £3,325. Pension contributions by the PCC were £1,279. Sue Clarke - Employed as a part time Office Assistant and was remunerated with a gross salary of £4,178 in the year 2025. This included pension contributions of £293. Pension contributions by the PCC were £125. Naomi Lynas - Employed as a full time Operating Manager and was remunerated with a gross salary of £30,623 in the year 2025. This included pension contributions of £1,707. Pension contributions by the PCC were £732. Lucy Skelton - Employed as a full time Youth Minister and was remunerated with a gross salary of £34,202 in the year 2025. This included pension contributions of £1,537. Pension contributions by the PCC were £659.
“Four Trustees have been employed by the PCC within the year.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to spouse of trustee for Ceilidh band performance
“£240 was paid to the spouse of a trustee for a Ceilidh band performance at a fundraising event.” — page 43
“£228 was paid to the company of a trustee for the printing of branded clothing for PCC events.” — page 43
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to company of trustee for printing branded clothing
“£240 was paid to the spouse of a trustee for a Ceilidh band performance at a fundraising event.” — page 43
“£228 was paid to the company of a trustee for the printing of branded clothing for PCC events.” — page 43
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2021)

Total income
£555k
Total spending
£303k
Reserves (reported)
£438k
Employees
6

Reported reserves equal ~17.3 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£461k£395k
31/12/2024£317k£330k
31/12/2023£324k£331k
31/12/2022£306k£365k
31/12/2021£555k£303k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES', CLITHEROE financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £66,460 and total reserves of £424,218, comprising £225,104 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that financial stability was achieved through a break-even budget and increased income, with no material uncertainties affecting the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES', CLITHEROE earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.

Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES', CLITHEROE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES', CLITHEROE as a grant recipient include DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmount
DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUNDFY2024£3k

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST1£5k

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