THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN MEADS
To ensure opportunities for worship are provided for all ages of the community; To maintain the fabric entrusted to the PCC; To maintain links with the wider community
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £120,464 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £294,316 to £173,852. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £149,915 to £56,155, while restricted investment funds increased slightly to £107,514.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the PCC that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three months' unrestricted expenditure against unforeseen situations.” — page 8
Trustees
- Anthony Christopher Mottram
- CATHERINE FIONA BUTCHER
- Clement Anthony Jackson
- DAVID MICHAEL SCOTT-RALPHS
- Ian Douglas Pinder
- Ian Murray
- JORJ KOWSZUN
- Janet Jackson
- Judith Marian Stone
- Paul Charles Geoffrey Burley
- Rev Ruth Margaret Robinson
- Robert Scott-Biggs
- SARAH CATHERINE HASSELL
- Sally Jane Scott-Ralphs
- Sarah Elizabeth Peat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £317k | £440k |
| 31/12/2023 | £277k | £266k |
| 31/12/2022 | £227k | £255k |
| 31/12/2021 | £329k | £292k |
| 31/12/2020 | £331k | £249k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN MEADS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £120,464 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £294,316 to £173,852. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £149,915 to £56,155, while restricted investment funds increased slightly to £107,514. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN MEADS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN MEADS as a grant recipient include THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | Conservation Fund |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2023 | £10k | St John's Improving Access Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2018 | £10k | St John's Community Remembrance Festival |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/07/2018 | £100k | "St John's Church Tower Project" |