THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL LEOMINSTER
Regular public worship for all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a total surplus of £170,960 for 2025, driven primarily by the sale of The Vergers House property. However, the underlying operational performance was a deficit of £22,053, with unrestricted funds falling to £70,250 (excluding the sale proceeds). The trustees note that this operational deficit is unsustainable and forecast a continuing deficit for 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to approximately 6 months unrestricted payments, to cover day to day running requirements and emergency situations that may arise from time to time.” — page 7
“During the year, the PCC paid trustee David Bland for mission pioneer services, and trustee Kathy Bland for mission pioneer & website & social media services, and trustee Rupert Fairclough for project director services.” — page 7
“During the year, the PCC paid trustee David Bland for mission pioneer services, and trustee Kathy Bland for mission pioneer & website & social media services, and trustee Rupert Fairclough for project director services.” — page 7
“During the year, the PCC paid trustee David Bland for mission pioneer services, and trustee Kathy Bland for mission pioneer & website & social media services, and trustee Rupert Fairclough for project director services.” — page 7
“During the year, the PCC paid trustee David Bland for mission pioneer services, and trustee Kathy Bland for mission pioneer & website & social media services, and trustee Rupert Fairclough for project director services.” — page 7
“During the year, the PCC paid trustee David Bland for mission pioneer services, and trustee Kathy Bland for mission pioneer & website & social media services, and trustee Rupert Fairclough for project director services.” — page 7
“During the year, the PCC paid trustee David Bland for mission pioneer services, and trustee Kathy Bland for mission pioneer & website & social media services, and trustee Rupert Fairclough for project director services.” — page 7
“During the year, the PCC paid trustee David Bland for mission pioneer services, and trustee Kathy Bland for mission pioneer & website & social media services, and trustee Rupert Fairclough for project director services.” — page 7
Trustees
- Fr Guy Spenser Colechair
- Barbara Jones
- Ceridwen Hibbert
- Coral Lemm
- Dr Clare Cathcart
- Helen Jane Bricknell
- John Charles Bland
- Richard David Phillips
- Rupert Fairclough
- Sarah Gluyas
- WENDY COOMBEY MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £482k | £311k |
| 31/12/2024 | £344k | £311k |
| 31/12/2023 | £194k | £233k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £169k |
| 31/12/2021 | £235k | £228k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL LEOMINSTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a total surplus of £170,960 for 2025, driven primarily by the sale of The Vergers House property. However, the underlying operational performance was a deficit of £22,053, with unrestricted funds falling to £70,250 (excluding the sale proceeds). The trustees note that this operational deficit is unsustainable and forecast a continuing deficit for 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL LEOMINSTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL LEOMINSTER as a grant recipient include HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | TVYP |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/04/2024 | £121k | "Leominster Priory Futures Project." |
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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 THE PRIORY CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL LEOMINSTER | £482k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, KETTERING | £239k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, BROMLEY | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |