THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WULFRAM, GRANTHAM
To promote in the parish of Grantham the whole mission of the Church of England, in daily worship of God, in matters pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical to serve the people of the town and all who come to the church building.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the General Fund ended the year in a deficit of £36,562, following a net deficit of £17,451 for the year. The overall balance sheet decreased by £101,535, largely due to significant spending from the Restricted Fabric Fund on church maintenance and solar panel installation. The trustees note that the General Fund is currently below their stated policy target of maintaining three months of predicted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“restore the General Fund to St Wulfram’s policy, in line with Charity Commission guidance, of being in surplus with 3 months of predicted expenditure.” — page 40
“James Maintenance Services was paid £3,967 during 2025 for maintenance work. Anna James is married to the owner of the firm but plays no part in the selection of contractors.”
Trustees
- Anna James
- Christine Anne Impey
- Clare Zena Arthur
- Daniel Castaneda
- Ese Vivian Oduyoye
- James Antony Osborn
- Janet Ruth Burrows
- Kathryn Jayne Ann Castaneda
- Mark Amos Bates
- Melanie Fletcher
- Neil William Gatland
- Nicholas KERRY
- Paul Charles Christopher Davie
- Rev Pathikrit Das
- Rev Stuart Cradduck
- Valerie Doska York
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £307k | £409k |
| 31/12/2024 | £339k | £446k |
| 31/12/2023 | £493k | £458k |
| 31/12/2022 | £350k | £486k |
| 31/12/2021 | £328k | £387k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WULFRAM, GRANTHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the General Fund ended the year in a deficit of £36,562, following a net deficit of £17,451 for the year. The overall balance sheet decreased by £101,535, largely due to significant spending from the Restricted Fabric Fund on church maintenance and solar panel installation. The trustees note that the General Fund is currently below their stated policy target of maintaining three months of predicted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/03/2024 | £10k | "Grantham House" |
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £39k | CRF21 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Wulfram, Grantham |
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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 WULFRAM, GRANTHAM | £307k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALTON-ON-THAMES | £385k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, CHERTSEY | £217k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST RICHARD, HAM, IN THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK | £279k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCH, RAINHAM, KENT | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW BY THE WARDROBE, LONDON | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |