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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOLKESTONE HOLY TRINITY WITH CHRIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1131472 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FOLKESTONE HOLY TRINITY'S PCC

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Latest income
£129k
Latest spending
£136k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £6,939 for the year ended 31 December 2025, having used £15,750 of reserves to cover general running costs. Despite this deficit and the absence of an incumbent, the trustees confirm that substantial reserves are sufficient to finance any income shortfall and that the charity will continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £50,000 (held: £8k)
“It is the desired policy of Holy Trinity Church PCC to keep £50,000 (2024: £50,000) in reserve for unforeseen emergency repairs to the fabric.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Tim Parsons, paid £10,440 for director of music services.
“Mr Tim Parsons was paid £10,440 (2024: £10,290) under contract with Holy Trinity Church to provide director of music services.” — page 15
“Mr David Troke was paid £260 (2023 £650) for management services at music concerts while he was a trustee.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr David Troke, paid £260 for management services at music concerts while a trustee.
“Mr Tim Parsons was paid £10,440 (2024: £10,290) under contract with Holy Trinity Church to provide director of music services.” — page 15
“Mr David Troke was paid £260 (2023 £650) for management services at music concerts while he was a trustee.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Ms Michelle Fletcher, paid £300 for cleaning the church hall while a trustee.
“Mr Tim Parsons was paid £10,440 (2024: £10,290) under contract with Holy Trinity Church to provide director of music services.” — page 15
“Mr David Troke was paid £260 (2023 £650) for management services at music concerts while he was a trustee.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Friends of the Music of Holy Trinity Folkestone paid £797 for organ maintenance on behalf of the charity.
“Mr Tim Parsons was paid £10,440 (2024: £10,290) under contract with Holy Trinity Church to provide director of music services.” — page 15
“Mr David Troke was paid £260 (2023 £650) for management services at music concerts while he was a trustee.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£129k£136k
31/12/2024£169k£127k
31/12/2023£109k£131k
31/12/2022£112k£114k
31/12/2021£85k£102k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOLKESTONE HOLY TRINITY WITH CHRIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £6,939 for the year ended 31 December 2025, having used £15,750 of reserves to cover general running costs. Despite this deficit and the absence of an incumbent, the trustees confirm that substantial reserves are sufficient to finance any income shortfall and that the charity will continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOLKESTONE HOLY TRINITY WITH CHRIST CHURCH£129k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SUTTON WITH SEAFORD FY2025£564k——unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT PETER FARNBOROUGH FY2025£703k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HURSTPIERPOINT FY2024£275k—0above—noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WITH ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES, WOODFORD FY2024£177k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH HEELEY WITH ARBOURTHORNE AND NORFOLK PARK FY2024£100k—0above—no doubt

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