THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET, HORSFORTH, LEEDS
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds available provided a reserve well in excess of the target of six months' normal expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £109,253, driven largely by a significant anonymous gift, resulting in total net assets of £448,059. Staff costs were £30,222 for seven part-time employees, with no remuneration paid to Parochial Church Council members.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Parochial Church Council is to attempt to maintain a reserve of unrestricted funds equivalent to six months’ normal expenditure” — page 10
Trustees
- Rev Christopher Charles Claytonchair
- Allison Pauline Wray
- Amanda Cowie
- Andrew Paterson
- DIANE CHILDS
- Daryl Janet Kelly
- Fiona Pearson
- JOANNE MARGARET HOARE
- Judith Ann McDonnell
- Julie Vanessa Hart
- Justin Michael Ware
- LINDA MARY JEPSON
- Margaret Lorraine Ware
- Rosemary Gaunt
- Tracey Anne Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £190k | £286k |
| 31/12/2024 | £182k | £172k |
| 31/12/2023 | £399k | £289k |
| 31/12/2022 | £177k | £220k |
| 31/12/2021 | £185k | £187k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET, HORSFORTH, LEEDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds available provided a reserve well in excess of the target of six months' normal expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £109,253, driven largely by a significant anonymous gift, resulting in total net assets of £448,059. Staff costs were £30,222 for seven part-time employees, with no remuneration paid to Parochial Church Council members. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.