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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN

Registered charity 1131590 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN PCC

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work. Teaching of Christianity. Provision of youth and children's groups. Promotion of Christianity. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through the provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers. Supporting other Gospel based charities.

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Latest income
£177k
Latest spending
£183k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,943 for the year, reducing total unrestricted funds to £54,636. The trustees note that unrestricted net current assets of £47,426 are slightly below the stated policy target of approximately £50,000, but remain confident in the charity's ability to operate given support from the Fordham Trust.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £55k; policy: three months budgeted operating costs (approx. £50,000))
“At the year end the PCC held unrestricted net current assets of £47,426, which is within £1,500 of the 3 months budgeted operational expense target for 2026. Whilst this is slightly under the policy level required” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Georgina Blight, closely related to Rev Francis Blight (clergy member of the PCC), received employment benefits totalling £15,772 in her role as Youth and Children's Leader.
“Georgina Blight, who is closely related to Rev Francis Blight, who is a clergy member of the PCC, received employment benefits totalling £15,772 (2024: £15,268) in her role as Youth and Children's Leader” — page 29
“received donations totalling £58,720 (2024: £37,775 from related parties (which includes members of the PCC, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). This includes the value of the donated facilities at the John Owen Barn” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity received donations totalling £58,720 from related parties, including the value of donated facilities at the John Owen Barn.
“Georgina Blight, who is closely related to Rev Francis Blight, who is a clergy member of the PCC, received employment benefits totalling £15,772 (2024: £15,268) in her role as Youth and Children's Leader” — page 29
“received donations totalling £58,720 (2024: £37,775 from related parties (which includes members of the PCC, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). This includes the value of the donated facilities at the John Owen Barn” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donated facilities at the John Owen Barn, let rent-free by a close relative of a PCC member, valued at £5,000.
“Georgina Blight, who is closely related to Rev Francis Blight, who is a clergy member of the PCC, received employment benefits totalling £15,772 (2024: £15,268) in her role as Youth and Children's Leader” — page 29
“received donations totalling £58,720 (2024: £37,775 from related parties (which includes members of the PCC, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). This includes the value of the donated facilities at the John Owen Barn” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Year-over-year changes

Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£177k£183k
31/12/2024£171k£163k
31/12/2023£166k£161k
31/12/2022£181k£196k
31/12/2021£212k£182k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,943 for the year, reducing total unrestricted funds to £54,636. The trustees note that unrestricted net current assets of £47,426 are slightly below the stated policy target of approximately £50,000, but remain confident in the charity's ability to operate given support from the Fordham Trust. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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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 FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN£177k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHOBHAM WITH VALLEY END FY2024£144k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW'S FARNHAM FY2024£200k—0above—no doubt
The Parochial Church Council of Guildford Emmanuel, St Francis and St Clare FY2024£841k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, DENMEAD FY2024£148k—0below—noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESHALL (HOLY TRINITY & ST CHADS) FY2025£230k—0unclear—no doubt

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