THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW, ARMLEY WITH ST. MARY, NEW WORTLEY
Provision of religious activities.Pastoral care to the people of Armley and New Wortley in Leeds, especially to the aged, sick and dying.Provides buildings and facilities for use by the general public.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £4,723 are below the PCC's stated policy target of £8,800 (three months' unrestricted payments). The filing notes that the parish is bereft of pastoral support and faces potential closure or reorganisation if a new priest is not recruited.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts of unrestricted income were £35,920, of which £27,191 was unrestricted voluntary donations” — page 3
“The cash balance of £4,723 held on unrestricted funds at the year-end clearly does not meet this target.” — page 3
“Bishop Arun has offered us one further attempt to recruit a Priest after which, if there is no success, either Pastoral Reorganisation or closure will be inevitable.”
Trustees
- Professor Graham Barber B.A. FRCOchair
- Benita Mary Slater
- Christian Jones
- Eileen Anne Handley
- GARY LEE WHITEHEAD MBA BSC
- Helen Robinson
- JONATHAN KAYE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £43k | £39k |
| 31/12/2023 | £42k | £46k |
| 31/12/2022 | £57k | £53k |
| 31/12/2021 | £45k | £45k |
| 31/12/2020 | £44k | £36k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW, ARMLEY WITH ST. MARY, NEW WORTLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £4,723 are below the PCC's stated policy target of £8,800 (three months' unrestricted payments). The filing notes that the parish is bereft of pastoral support and faces potential closure or reorganisation if a new priest is not recruited. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/10/1998 | £1.0m | "St Bartholomew, Armley, West Yorkshire" |