THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY SHIREHAMPTON
Church of England services & religious activities for all ages. Outreach into community including work with youth and elderly. We run a youth group, dance classes and Pop Up events, Mothers' Union branch and social activities & host a 'Goldies' singing group and Prayer Hub, Local Councillor surgery & MP surgery, Advice Service & Community Police surgery.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,723 for the year, driven by increased staffing costs and reduced Tithe Barn income, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £424,553 to £390,375. Despite this deficit, the charity maintains total net assets of £1,156,366 and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees note that grant funding covered the salaries of new staff, mitigating the strain on core unrestricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Where possible, we maintain reserves to cover, as a minimum, identifiable repair and maintenance costs relating to the fabric and furnishings of St Mary’s, three months’ parish share payments and 25% of the amounts required from fund raising to cover general expenditure.” — page 5
“The Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd, as custodial trustees, hold CBF Ltd shares on our behalf in both the Bernard Salmon and Napier Miles Trusts.” — page 5
Trustees
- Rev Alison Sowtonchair
- Cariad Louise Samantha Sansom
- Derek Sowton
- Florence Elizabeth Grimes
- James Robert Smith
- MR TIM FORDER ALCM
- MRS PAT DAVIDSON
- Rosie Victoria Smith
- Sharon Lesley Viney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £133k | £163k |
| 31/12/2024 | £128k | £150k |
| 31/12/2023 | £152k | £153k |
| 31/12/2022 | £129k | £121k |
| 31/12/2021 | £140k | £155k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY SHIREHAMPTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,723 for the year, driven by increased staffing costs and reduced Tithe Barn income, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £424,553 to £390,375. Despite this deficit, the charity maintains total net assets of £1,156,366 and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees note that grant funding covered the salaries of new staff, mitigating the strain on core unrestricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 04/12/2020 | £11k | Church of St Mary, Shirehampton |
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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 MARY SHIREHAMPTON | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Christopher, Hanwell | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHEYLESMORE, COVENTRY | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, LILLINGTON, LEAMINGTON SPA | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WARRINGTON ST ELPHIN | £120k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OXSHOTT | £316k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |