THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASICAL PARISH OF HIGHFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON

Registered charity 1131770 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HIGHFIELD PCC, SOUTHAMPTON

The church has significant ministries to children, young people and students, and a growing ministry to older people. 10% of the income of the church is given away to mission and social action projects in the UK and overseas. Until recently, the church involved its members and the local community in sponsorship over an extended period of a small rural community in Kenya; this has now ended.

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Latest income

£604k

Latest spending

£676k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £72,160 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting from a deliberate decision to invest in ministry and facilities while utilizing reserves. Despite the deficit, total net assets remain healthy at £698,637, with unrestricted funds of £559,602 maintained above the policy target of three months of forecast unfunded employment costs.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and Legacies (70% of income)

“The Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) and its associated Gift Aid continue to be a major strength, accounting for over 70% of our income”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: three months of forecast unfunded employment costs (held: £560k)

“The reserves policy, established in 2019, states that unrestricted general funds should not fall below three months of forecast unfunded employment costs for more than two consecutive quarters.” — page 12

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustee B Mobley's company, Mobley Engineering Solutions Limited, provided grounds repairs and building maintenance services.

“* Trustee B Mobley is also a Director of Mobley Engineering Solutions Limited, which provided grounds repairs and building maintenance services to the PCC during 2025.” — page 30

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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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income

£604k

Total spending

£676k

Reserves (reported)

£560k

Employees

Reported reserves equal ~9.9 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (81% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev Michael Archerchair
Ben Mobley
Caroline Hutchings
DAVID ROBERT TOZER
Hannah Newman
Keith Fox · trustee of 1 other charity
Mary Grasmeder
Max Davies · trustee of 1 other charity
Penny Cox
Peter Marston
Philip Hewitt
Philip Jonathan Moss
Polly Cross
RICHARD VENABLE · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev Sarah Archer
Rev Sue Coleman
Robert Heather
Timothy James Patten

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

Operates in: Southampton City

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£604k	£676k
31/12/2024	£661k	£634k
31/12/2023	£583k	£545k
31/12/2022	£528k	£592k
31/12/2021	£550k	£502k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASICAL PARISH OF HIGHFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £72,160 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting from a deliberate decision to invest in ministry and facilities while utilizing reserves. Despite the deficit, total net assets remain healthy at £698,637, with unrestricted funds of £559,602 maintained above the policy target of three months of forecast unfunded employment costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASICAL PARISH OF HIGHFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON	£604k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY APOSTLES, CHARLTON KINGS FY2024	£227k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, GAMSTON AND BRIDGFORD FY2025	£359k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY, SOUTHAMPTON FY2025	£846k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE FY2025	£403k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON FY2025	£351k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.