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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN ON THE CLIFFS, BLACKPOOL

Registered charity 1131959 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The main purpose of the PCC as defined by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956, is to co-operate with the Vicar in promoting in the Parish the whole mission of the Church,pastoral,evangelical,social and ecumenical. There have been no material changes in these policies during the year.The PCC has been satisfied during the year to maintain its position.

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Latest income
£207k
Latest spending
£219k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £38,909, which is above the stated policy minimum bank balance of £6,000. The charity reported a net income of £20,207 for the year, resulting in an increase in total funds to £82,603. The trustees confirm adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (88% of income)
“A summary of our income and expenditure shows an income of £206,604 (2024; £219,163) of which £182,165 (2024: £191,974) was from donations and legacies.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: base bank balance of not less than £6,000 (held: £39k)
“It is current policy to keep a base bank balarice of not less than £6,000, The Trustees believe that when financial conditions allow consideration should be given to increasing the minimum level of reserves to the equivalent of 3 months of annual operating expenses.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Friends of St Stephen on the Cliffs, Blackpool (1120454) is a related charity which is operated and controlled by 10 Trustees, 4 of whom are the Incumbent, Treasurer and Churchwardens of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Stephen on the Cliffs, Blackpool.
“During the year the PCC of St Stephen on the Cliffs, Blackpool received £nil (2024:£3,750) in donations from The Friends of St Stephen on the Cliffs, Blackpool, During the year expenditure totalling £3,868 (2024: £12,764) has been gifted by The Friends of St Stephen on the Cliffs, Blackpool to assist with the running costs of the Church and the PCC of St Stephen on the Cliffs, Blackpool is most appreciative of this support. Conversely the PCC met expenditure on behalf of the Friends which amounted to £4,016 (2024: £nil), £6,116 was due by the Friends at 31 December 2025,” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN ON THE CLIFFS, BLACKPOOL (matched by registered charity number).

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

Operates in: Blackpool

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£207k£219k
31/12/2024£219k£190k
31/12/2023£229k£352k
31/12/2022£226k£132k
31/12/2021£109k£120k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN ON THE CLIFFS, BLACKPOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £38,909, which is above the stated policy minimum bank balance of £6,000. The charity reported a net income of £20,207 for the year, resulting in an increase in total funds to £82,603. The trustees confirm adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.