THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, LUTON
A vibrant Anglican church in the heart of Luton.To encounter God is to find truth, meaning and freedom. St Mary's Church exists because all of that is possible. Led by God's Holy Spirit and guided by his words in the Bible - we worship and follow his Son, Jesus Christ who has opened up the way back to God.Where God leads - we want to follow..
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small net surplus of £354 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a trend of deficits from the previous decade. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves (investments) stood at £216,437, which is above the stated policy minimum of three months' expenditure. However, the trustees note that the 2025 budget forecasts a deficit of £43,600 due to lower hiring income and increased running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“This states that they will retain reserves at a maximum level of six months expenditure and a minimum level of three months expenditure.”
“Peter Adams has received support in respect of his Inter-Cultural Relations work amounting to £3,250 in 2024 (2023: £3,000) and most of this is fully funded from specific donations received.” — page 36
“Payments were made to members of the P.C.C. in respect of stewarding events in the church fully funded by the hirers. They were to John Mascoll an amount of £225 in 2024” — page 36
“Peter Adams has received support in respect of his Inter-Cultural Relations work amounting to £3,250 in 2024 (2023: £3,000) and most of this is fully funded from specific donations received.” — page 36
“Payments were made to members of the P.C.C. in respect of stewarding events in the church fully funded by the hirers. They were to John Mascoll an amount of £225 in 2024” — page 36
“Peter Adams has received support in respect of his Inter-Cultural Relations work amounting to £3,250 in 2024 (2023: £3,000) and most of this is fully funded from specific donations received.” — page 36
“Payments were made to members of the P.C.C. in respect of stewarding events in the church fully funded by the hirers. They were to John Mascoll an amount of £225 in 2024” — page 36
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/04/2024)
Trustees
- Rev MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER JONESchair
- Andrew Beale
- Andrew George Rodell
- Anne Adams
- Bethany Ruth Whiting
- Dr Michael Ivor Carter
- GORDON JOSEPH SHROSBREE
- JOHN RICHARD SPURGEON
- Lorna Davitt
- Margaret Elizabeth Birtwhistle
- PETER GEORGE MICHELMORE ADAMS
- Rachel Gill
- SUSAN MARGARET CARTER
- Samson Ndebele
- Stephen Hudson
- Sulaman Sunny
- Waju Areogun
- Yasmin Milligan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £284k | £279k |
| 31/12/2023 | £253k | £331k |
| 31/12/2022 | £264k | £306k |
| 31/12/2021 | £212k | £236k |
| 31/12/2020 | £200k | £221k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, LUTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small net surplus of £354 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a trend of deficits from the previous decade. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves (investments) stood at £216,437, which is above the stated policy minimum of three months' expenditure. However, the trustees note that the 2025 budget forecasts a deficit of £43,600 due to lower hiring income and increased running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Miller & Co.
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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 ST MARY, LUTON | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY, BOURNE STREET, LONDON | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S LUTTERWORTH | £351k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF LOUGHTON ST MARY | £412k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S CHARLTON KINGS | £457k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LINTON, DIOCESE OF ELY | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |