THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MAYFIELD
The promotion of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, in the ecclesiastical parish of Mayfield, east Sussex.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,041,802, exceeding the agreed minimum liquidity target of £400,000. The trustees report that the short-term financial position is secure, though they note that long-term pressures may arise and emphasize the need to balance the books day-to-day to preserve legacy funds for mission.
What the accounts disclose
“The agreed minimum figure of £400,000 for the value of liquidity in the General Fund reserves has been exceeded.” — page 10
“There have been no payments to related charities during the year, but the PCC has received financial support from the Friends of the Mayfield Churchyard for maintenance of the churchyard, and from The Nicholson Trust for mission costs in respect of our work in Five Ashes (£6,105) and the Mission Through Music Project (£6,000). These charities are independent of the PCC but have several common Trustees.” — page 19
Trustees
- Anne Patricia Clayton
- Julia Anne Lawrence
- Karen Mack
- Katharine Sanday
- Margaret Ryder-Richardson
- Phyllida de Salis
- ROGER SALWEY
- Rachel Robinson
- Rev Di Blackden
- Rosalinda Jeanette James
- SHEILA RAIT
- Stephen Blurton
- Sue Smith
- Timothy John Crump
- Timothy Reid
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £163k | £171k |
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £159k |
| 31/12/2023 | £130k | £166k |
| 31/12/2022 | £150k | £139k |
| 31/12/2021 | £167k | £183k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MAYFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,041,802, exceeding the agreed minimum liquidity target of £400,000. The trustees report that the short-term financial position is secure, though they note that long-term pressures may arise and emphasize the need to balance the books day-to-day to preserve legacy funds for mission. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SWALLOW TRUST | 1 | £49k |
| MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HURDSFIELD
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- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S BATTERSEA
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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 MAYFIELD | £163k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HURDSFIELD | £314k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, LINDFIELD | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S BATTERSEA | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST THE KING, DIOCESE OF NEWCASTLE | £172k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN WITH ST MARY MANSFIELD | £263k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |