THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EAST DEAN ST SIMON & ST JUDE WITH FRISTON ST MARY THE VIRGIN

Registered charity 1131638 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PCC OF EAST DEAN & FRISTON

Public worship open to all. The provision of space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including sick & bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons,courses and small groups (all open to the public),& through events, meetings and literature. Promoting the Church through activities for senior citizens, parents & toddlers. Supporting other Charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income
£106k
Latest spending
£128k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state a surplus of £6,342 for the year, supported by a legacy receipt and maintained planned giving. However, the charity reports that continuing falls in interest rates will affect future investment income, and unrestricted reserves are expected to be drawn down to cover fabric works. The trustees note that the Church of England's financial model is viewed as unsustainable, placing the parish structure at risk.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Planned giving (50% of income)
“Planned giving 52,658” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: two months’ worth of unrestricted payments (held: £90k)
“It is the policy of the PCC to maintain a balance on general unrestricted funds equating to a minimum of two months’ worth of unrestricted payments as a contingency. The policy is met.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£106k£128k
31/12/2024£118k£125k
31/12/2023£403k£118k
31/12/2022£109k£106k
31/12/2021£102k£95k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EAST DEAN ST SIMON & ST JUDE WITH FRISTON ST MARY THE VIRGIN financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a surplus of £6,342 for the year, supported by a legacy receipt and maintained planned giving. However, the charity reports that continuing falls in interest rates will affect future investment income, and unrestricted reserves are expected to be drawn down to cover fabric works. The trustees note that the Church of England's financial model is viewed as unsustainable, placing the parish structure at risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.