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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.MARTIN-OF-TOUR, CHELSFIELD

Registered charity 1131573 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CHELSFIELD PCC

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Latest income
£261k
Latest spending
£308k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £1.1k on its general unrestricted fund for the year ending 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Despite this, the trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stood at £90.2k, representing just over 12 months of general expenditure, which is well above their stated policy target of six months.

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

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 7.6% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Fundraising costs £474” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum of 6 months of general expenditure averaged over 3 years (held: £90k)
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves which equates to a minimum of 6 months of general expenditure averaged over 3 years.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Honorarium to Choirmaster who is also Treasurer and PCC member
“a honorarium payment of £500 was made to C Mead for his role as Choirmaster. C Mead is also Treasurer and a PCC member.” — page 12
“A total of £1,532 was paid to 4 PCC members for travel expenses and duties at weddings and funerals” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to PCC members for travel and duties
“a honorarium payment of £500 was made to C Mead for his role as Choirmaster. C Mead is also Treasurer and a PCC member.” — page 12
“A total of £1,532 was paid to 4 PCC members for travel expenses and duties at weddings and funerals” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from PCC members and close families
“a honorarium payment of £500 was made to C Mead for his role as Choirmaster. C Mead is also Treasurer and a PCC member.” — page 12
“A total of £1,532 was paid to 4 PCC members for travel expenses and duties at weddings and funerals” — page 12
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: Bromley · Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£261k£308k
31/12/2024£157k£149k
31/12/2023£231k£110k
31/12/2022£138k£90k
31/12/2021£78k£105k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.MARTIN-OF-TOUR, CHELSFIELD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £1.1k on its general unrestricted fund for the year ending 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Despite this, the trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stood at £90.2k, representing just over 12 months of general expenditure, which is well above their stated policy target of six months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST1£2k

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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 ST.MARTIN-OF-TOUR, CHELSFIELD£261k—0above7.6%no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HARLOW FY2024£303k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN THAME FY2025£338k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BEACONSFIELD FY2025£608k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILEMON TOXTETH FY2024£173k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BURWELL WITH ST ETHELDREDA AND THE HOLY TRINITY REACH FY2024£137k—0below—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.