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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST HUGH, LEWSEY

Registered charity 1131520 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST HUGH'S, LEWSEY

Latest income
£172k
Latest spending
£164k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £29,487 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £87,312 to £57,825. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £33,790 are below the desirable policy target of £68,000. However, the trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The total unrestricted reserves held by the Church at the end of December 2024 were £33,790. This level of reserve is below the desirable reserves listed above.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gift to Azalea
“St Hugh's Church gave a gift of £2,500 to Azalea (Charity number 1190508) during the year. Azalea is a related party due to Martyn Shea being the Chair of Trustees.” — page 25
“Joshua Shea a close relative of Martyn Shea received payment of £265 for his services as a musician and verger.” — page 25
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Joshua Shea
“St Hugh's Church gave a gift of £2,500 to Azalea (Charity number 1190508) during the year. Azalea is a related party due to Martyn Shea being the Chair of Trustees.” — page 25
“Joshua Shea a close relative of Martyn Shea received payment of £265 for his services as a musician and verger.” — page 25
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Liz Shea
“St Hugh's Church gave a gift of £2,500 to Azalea (Charity number 1190508) during the year. Azalea is a related party due to Martyn Shea being the Chair of Trustees.” — page 25
“Joshua Shea a close relative of Martyn Shea received payment of £265 for his services as a musician and verger.” — page 25
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gift to Rihanna Bird
“St Hugh's Church gave a gift of £2,500 to Azalea (Charity number 1190508) during the year. Azalea is a related party due to Martyn Shea being the Chair of Trustees.” — page 25
“Joshua Shea a close relative of Martyn Shea received payment of £265 for his services as a musician and verger.” — page 25
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Lily Wingrave
“St Hugh's Church gave a gift of £2,500 to Azalea (Charity number 1190508) during the year. Azalea is a related party due to Martyn Shea being the Chair of Trustees.” — page 25
“Joshua Shea a close relative of Martyn Shea received payment of £265 for his services as a musician and verger.” — page 25
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Central Bedfordshire · Luton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£172k£164k
31/12/2024£156k£186k
31/12/2023£211k£247k
31/12/2022£186k£198k
31/12/2021£174k£160k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST HUGH, LEWSEY financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £29,487 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £87,312 to £57,825. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £33,790 are below the desirable policy target of £68,000. However, the trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS1£7k
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