PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE KIRKBY LONSDALE TEAM MINISTRY
Enabling as many people as possible to worship in our 8 churches and to become part of the 'Rainbow Parish' community. Provision of pastoral care, developing and strengthening links with schools and youth organisations, encouraging people to consider all types of lay ministry, participation in local events that build and enrich community life, welcoming a variety of uses for our church buildings.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £121,561 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing to £1,299,863. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £792,931 are held to smooth cash flow fluctuations and meet emergencies, while acknowledging that current funds are insufficient to address all future maintenance liabilities identified in the Quinquennial Reports.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least 6 months unrestricted payments. Based on 2024 expenditure this is equivalent to approximately £215,000” — page 6
“The PCC manages the residual funds of the Alexander Pearson Memorial Trust. This trust was established for the upkeep of the Brow, Kirkby Lonsdale, a public footpath over Town Council land adjacent to the Glebe Field in the PCC's ownership. The value of the fund at 31 December 2024 was £2,435.” — page 18
Trustees
- ANNE ELIZABETH PETTIFOR
- ANNE FOULERTON
- ARTHUR EDWARD OAKDEN
- Alan Cox
- Anne Dehany
- CHARLES EDWARD HOWARTH
- Christina Joan Allen
- Gillian Audrey Sykes
- JEAN ANN FRY
- Jayne Wilson
- MARGARET LAMBERT
- MARY mCkENDRICK BLANCHARD
- MERLIN ANDREW HIBBS
- Margaret Venys
- Nick Hall
- Paula Hall
- Rachel Mary Pedley
- Rev Rebecca Gilbert
- Rev Wendy Ann Thornton BA Hons
- STEPHEN JAMES EVANS
- Sue Sanderson
- Wendy Elizabeth Hadwin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £355k | £508k |
| 31/12/2023 | £221k | £352k |
| 31/12/2022 | £279k | £291k |
| 31/12/2021 | £250k | £246k |
| 31/12/2020 | £326k | £235k |
Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE KIRKBY LONSDALE TEAM MINISTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £121,561 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing to £1,299,863. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £792,931 are held to smooth cash flow fluctuations and meet emergencies, while acknowledging that current funds are insufficient to address all future maintenance liabilities identified in the Quinquennial Reports. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/06/2026 | £370k | "St Mary's - the next nine hundred years" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/03/2014 | £9k | "Then and Now Stories" |