THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER WOOLTON
Anglican Church
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased by £156,350 during the year, resulting in a balance of £78,381 at year-end. The trustees note a forecast net deficit of approximately £31,000 for 2024, excluding costs to be paid from designated funds. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £78,381, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £70,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of our income came from church members who supported the church through our planned giving scheme. During the year we received £173.349 of planned giving including Gift Aid Tax recovery.” — page 8
“One member of staff is closely related to a PCC member, the Trustees of the charity. Their remuneration is reviewed by the Fabric and Finance Committee and approved by PCC as a whole.” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2022) → no going-concern doubt (FY2023).
Trustees
- ALISTAIR FLETCHER
- Bethan Dulley
- Brenda Jean Pritchard
- Christopher David Lee
- DOROTHY MAY BAKER
- Derek Thomas Nuttall
- Dr Rebecca Vinter
- Dr Susan Valerie Craig
- Ian McColl
- Jack McKenzie Franklin Hayes
- John Daly
- Michael Anthony Jolliffe
- Michael John Welsby
- Nicola Hazledine
- Rachel Louise Farmer
- Rev David Adah
- Rev Elizabeth Ann Holland
- Roger Whitaker
- Sandra Paisley
- Stephen Nicholas Butler
- Susan West
- Susan Whitaker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £304k | £330k |
| 31/12/2023 | £261k | £263k |
| 31/12/2022 | £416k | £248k |
| 31/12/2021 | £348k | £220k |
| 31/12/2020 | £304k | £267k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER WOOLTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased by £156,350 during the year, resulting in a balance of £78,381 at year-end. The trustees note a forecast net deficit of approximately £31,000 for 2024, excluding costs to be paid from designated funds. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £78,381, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £70,000. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.