THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON LE FYLDE
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Thornton-le-Fylde Christ Church (Church of England) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Damian Platt, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Objects
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,255 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding income. While unrestricted funds remain positive at £15,764, the Treasurer notes that projected unrestricted income fell to zero mid-year, requiring intervention from 'The Friends' and the use of investments to resolve the shortfall. The charity secured an interest-free loan from the Diocese and continues to rely on donations and grants to maintain operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Giving £180,449 (Gifts, donations, Gift aid, legacies and grants) 8% increase over 2023 (£167,418).”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Rev Damian Plattchair
- ANGELA MARCIA WALSH O.B.E.
- ANN HEARNSHAW
- Abigail Mackie
- DOROTHY FIEFIELD
- David Taylor
- Donna Urmson
- JUDITH ANNE MURPHY
- John Hearnshaw
- MR MALCOLM BEARD
- MRS SALLY JOHNSON
- Maria Winter
- Michael Golden
- Paul Casson
- Pauline Elvidge
- Phil Butterworth
- Roger Lloyd-Jones
- Sandra Barrow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £257k | £277k |
| 31/12/2023 | £223k | £229k |
| 31/12/2022 | £172k | £198k |
| 31/12/2021 | £187k | £179k |
| 31/12/2020 | £151k | £147k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON LE FYLDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,255 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding income. While unrestricted funds remain positive at £15,764, the Treasurer notes that projected unrestricted income fell to zero mid-year, requiring intervention from 'The Friends' and the use of investments to resolve the shortfall. The charity secured an interest-free loan from the Diocese and continues to rely on donations and grants to maintain operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.