THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HARPENDEN ST. JOHN
We aim to promote in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith through:Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. Missionary and outreach work.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased to £645,965, driven by a net surplus of £97,720 for the year. However, the trustees' report notes that the general reserves of £16,491 are below the stated policy target of approximately £33,000, representing only around one month of ongoing expenditure. The trustees acknowledge the need to restore the deficit and rebuild reserves gradually.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC is aware that as at 31 December 2024 this had fallen to £16,491 and that work is needed to restore the deficit.” — page 6
Trustees
- ANNE MARY EDWARDS
- Alastair Bernard Meldrum
- Alison Ruth Bygrave
- Andrew Harbord
- Christine Kenyon
- David William Nye
- Gemma Elizabeth Macdonald
- Iain Pritchard
- Jamie Newson-Love
- LAURYN EARLE AWBREY
- MARY ELISABETH HOARE
- Mary Jean Pritchard
- Nicholas Paul Luckett
- Rev Ritah Namakula
- Rev Timothy Hugh Vickers
- Sophie Frances Crowley
- Stuart Burnett
- Susannah Cantor
- The Venerable Andrew Edgar Ballard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £297k | £200k |
| 31/12/2023 | £278k | £222k |
| 31/12/2022 | £270k | £211k |
| 31/12/2021 | £257k | £178k |
| 31/12/2020 | £288k | £173k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HARPENDEN ST. JOHN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to £645,965, driven by a net surplus of £97,720 for the year. However, the trustees' report notes that the general reserves of £16,491 are below the stated policy target of approximately £33,000, representing only around one month of ongoing expenditure. The trustees acknowledge the need to restore the deficit and rebuild reserves gradually. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE URSULA KEYES TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
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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 HARPENDEN ST. JOHN | £297k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HARNHAM ST GEORGE AND ALL SAINTS | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW WITH ST ETHELDREDA, HISTON | £450k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY & CHRIST CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, MALDEN | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL , OADBY | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |