THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, THURSTASTON

Registered charity 1132086 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THURSTASTON PCC

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of public space for personal prayer and contemplation.Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking of religious assemblies at the Church of England school within the parish. The provision of a church hall for the use of the community with a Christian ethos.

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Latest income

£90k

Latest spending

£94k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the parish maintained a stable financial position with unrestricted reserves of £192,394, which significantly exceeds the stated policy target of approximately £30,000 (three months of turnover). However, the parish has not paid its full Diocesan Parish Share for several years, paying only 40% of the 2024 request and making a one-off payment towards the previous year's shortfall.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months turnover i.e approximately £30000 (held: £192k)

“We have no Quinquennial provision and we aim to carry a minimum of 3 months turnover i.e approximately £30000” — page 35

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: PCC member Jon Oliver was paid £176 and Liz Whitehead £35.20 as Verger.

“PCC member Jon Oliver was paid £176 and Liz Whitehead £35.20 as Verger.” — page 35

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: PCC member Jon Oliver was paid £176 and Liz Whitehead £35.20 as Verger.

“PCC member Jon Oliver was paid £176 and Liz Whitehead £35.20 as Verger.” — page 35

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

REV ELIZABETH JANE TURNERchair
CHRISTOPHER LUKE SMALE · trustee of 1 other charity
Cheryl Francine Goddard
Christopher James Turnbull
ELIZABETH ANN WHITEHEAD
Hilary Jane Parkinson
JANET TRIGG
JON FRANCIS OLIVER
JULIE ANN DEBOORDER
MALCOLM JAMES STUDHOLME BSC IENG · trustee of 1 other charity
Pat Neil
ROGER EDWARD JACKSON
Rev Ailsa Claire Whorton

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

Operates in: Wirral

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£90k	£94k
31/12/2023	£80k	£68k
31/12/2022	£75k	£83k
31/12/2021	£80k	£66k
31/12/2020	£73k	£58k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, THURSTASTON financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the parish maintained a stable financial position with unrestricted reserves of £192,394, which significantly exceeds the stated policy target of approximately £30,000 (three months of turnover). However, the parish has not paid its full Diocesan Parish Share for several years, paying only 40% of the 2024 request and making a one-off payment towards the previous year's shortfall. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.