THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARDS ON SEA, ST LEONARD AND ST ETHELBURGA
Regular public worship open to all. Provision of sacred space. Pastoral work. Teaching Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Provision of youth clubs with a Christian ethos. Promotion of Christianity through events, meetings and literature. Promoting the church mission through activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers. Supporting other charities in UK and overseas
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £16,636 for the year, with total unrestricted funds reaching £175,340. The trustees report that the charity is meeting its operational costs and maintaining its building, although it notes a future plan to merge with another church. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern about the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Raising funds 3 (3,144) - (3,144) (3,574)” — page 8
“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding property) which equates to approximately two month’s worth of unrestricted working expenses as contingency against unforeseen situations. For 2025 this was £10,247 plus staffing costs of £14,243.” — page 5
“It is the medium-term plan of the Diocese of Chichester to merge the Church with St Matthew's Church in St Leonards on Sea to form a new benefice.” — page 4
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- Amanda Jayne Soan
- Annette Passley
- David Fletcher
- GILLIAN MARY BENGE
- JANET MARGARET CRAWFORD
- JOHN LYTTLE
- Nichola Jenner
- Patricia Johnson
- RUTH JANET HINE
- Rev MATTHEW JOHN FOY
- Sue Anderson
- THOMAS HARRISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £117k | £100k |
| 31/12/2024 | £78k | £71k |
| 31/12/2023 | £105k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £91k | £82k |
| 31/12/2021 | £70k | £70k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARDS ON SEA, ST LEONARD AND ST ETHELBURGA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £16,636 for the year, with total unrestricted funds reaching £175,340. The trustees report that the charity is meeting its operational costs and maintaining its building, although it notes a future plan to merge with another church. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern about the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST UPPER ST LEONARDS ON SEA
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WITH ST. MARY MAGDALEN AND ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES REDCLIFFE GARDENS
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD, HYTHE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MATTHEW, ST. LEONARDS ON SEA
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
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 ST LEONARDS ON SEA, ST LEONARD AND ST ETHELBURGA | £117k | — | 0 | above | 3.2% | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST UPPER ST LEONARDS ON SEA | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WITH ST. MARY MAGDALEN AND ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES REDCLIFFE GARDENS | £310k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD, HYTHE | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MATTHEW, ST. LEONARDS ON SEA | £172k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |