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ST MARY'S CHURCH, CHIPPING NORTON, PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Registered charity 1132070 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY'S PCC, CHIPPING NORTON

Latest income
£386k
Latest spending
£286k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £52,458 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £254,000 to £201,542. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £106,948, while the charity holds no set reserves policy target, stating that ongoing activities can expand or contract in line with available donations and grants.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: not necessary to hold a set level of reserves (held: £107k)
“The charity considers that it is not necessary to hold a set level of reserves as the charity's ongoing activities can expand or contract in line with the standing orders, donations and grants available.” — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton has a close relationship with The Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust (1158463); staff and volunteers from each organisation having worked together throughout the year on youth and children's projects. The Chair of The Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust, Rev Dr James Kennedy, is also the Chair of the PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton. Staff employed by the Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust use office space at premises belonging to the PCC of St. Mary's, Chipping Norton at no cost.
“Staff employed by the Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust use office space at premises belonging to the PCC of St. Mary's, Chipping Norton at no cost.” — page 18
“During the year The Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust made grants of £nil (2022: £6,500) to the PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton for youth and children's projects” — page 18
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year The Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust made grants of £nil (2022: £6,500) to the PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton for youth and children's projects as well as the training, expenses and accommodation of staff employed by The Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust.
“Staff employed by the Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust use office space at premises belonging to the PCC of St. Mary's, Chipping Norton at no cost.” — page 18
“During the year The Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust made grants of £nil (2022: £6,500) to the PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton for youth and children's projects” — page 18
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton has a close relationship with The Branch Trust, Chipping Norton (1191055), the staff and trustees of The PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton having set up The Branch Trust, Chipping Norton during 2020 in order for the two charities to work together in a mutually beneficial way. The Chair of The Branch Trust, Chipping Norton, Emma Kennedy, is a close family member of the Chair of the PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton, Rev Dr James Kennedy. During the year, the PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton made donations of £100,961 (2022: £nil) to The Branch Trust, Chipping Norton.
“Staff employed by the Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust use office space at premises belonging to the PCC of St. Mary's, Chipping Norton at no cost.” — page 18
“During the year The Chipping Norton Area Christian Trust made grants of £nil (2022: £6,500) to the PCC of St. Mary's Church, Chipping Norton for youth and children's projects” — page 18
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£386k£286k
31/12/2024£315k£318k
31/12/2023£377k£429k
31/12/2022£326k£323k
31/12/2021£362k£802k

Common questions

Is ST MARY'S CHURCH, CHIPPING NORTON, PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £52,458 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £254,000 to £201,542. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £106,948, while the charity holds no set reserves policy target, stating that ongoing activities can expand or contract in line with available donations and grants. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.

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