THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN, WARE
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at the Church and to become part of our parish community at St. MaryÔÇÖs. It maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds are in a deficit position of £7,901, while total net assets stand at £37,404. The trustees report that the church finances are in a good position with sufficient reserves to support community work, despite a decrease in total unrestricted expenditure. The entity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Parish Clerks Land Charity is a connected charity. It meets the cost of performing services previously undertaken by the parish clerk and assisting with music and administration expenses. During the year it donated £Nil (2023: £50,000) towards the cost of the nave redecoration at the church.” — page 18
Trustees
- YSMENA PENTELOWchair
- CAROL PATRICIA TAYLOR
- DEREK DAY
- Elizabeth Finch
- JACQUELINE TURNER
- Jeremy Gavin John
- Kath Kirby
- MIKE WEST
- Margaret Meldrum
- Martin Nicholas Douglas
- Matthew James Whitbourn
- Matthew Wilson
- ROGER HAWKINS
- TIM CROWTHER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £137k | £137k |
| 31/12/2023 | £247k | £260k |
| 31/12/2022 | £192k | £185k |
| 31/12/2021 | £124k | £120k |
| 31/12/2020 | £107k | £117k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN, WARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds are in a deficit position of £7,901, while total net assets stand at £37,404. The trustees report that the church finances are in a good position with sufficient reserves to support community work, despite a decrease in total unrestricted expenditure. The entity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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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 SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN, WARE | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WITH ALL SAINTS' PUTNEY | £806k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BALCOMBE | £112k | — | 0 | above | 45.2% | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, HAMPTON | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST NICOLAS SPALDING | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |