THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST HUGH, LEWSEY
Church of England Parish Church
Latest income
£172k
Latest spending
£164k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £32,979 were held at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £68,000. The charity reported a total income of £216,564 against expenditure of £173,157, resulting in a net increase in funds for the year.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £33k)
“The total unrestricted reserves held by the Church at the end of December 2025 were £32,979. The PCC recognise this level of reserve is below the desirable reserves listed above” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Liz Shea, close relative of trustee Martyn Shea, received £143 for services as musician and verger.
“Liz Shea a close relative of Martyn Shea received payment of £143 for her services as a musician and verger (2024: £170).” — page 28
“Rihanna Bird, a close relative to Marissa Bird received a gift of £1,440 for setting up the church for events (2024: £1,320).” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rihanna Bird, close relative of trustee Marissa Bird, received £1,440 for setting up church events.
“Liz Shea a close relative of Martyn Shea received payment of £143 for her services as a musician and verger (2024: £170).” — page 28
“Rihanna Bird, a close relative to Marissa Bird received a gift of £1,440 for setting up the church for events (2024: £1,320).” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Adebukola Awomolo
- Anne Middlebrook
- CAROL ANNE WINGRAVE
- Divya Dommeti
- Elizabeth Coker
- Godfrey Sackey-Clarke
- Liz Murray
- Lorna Sackey-Clark
- Marissa Bird
- Natalie Roast
- Paul Larson
- Phil Roast
- Rev Martyn Shea
- Serreta Pritchard
- Stevard Hemchand
- Tony Wingrave
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £32,979 were held at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £68,000. The charity reported a total income of £216,564 against expenditure of £173,157, resulting in a net increase in funds for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 20/01/2022 | £4k | St Hughs Music Academy |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £10k |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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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 ST HUGH, LEWSEY | £172k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TRINITY IN LEWES | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S, EAST LEAKE | £185k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY EAST MOLESEY | £259k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, HESSLE | £303k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCH, LEE | £299k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |