THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY OLDSWINFORD

Registered charity 1132146 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY'S PCC

To raise money to support the ministry and the fabric of St Mary's, Oldswinford

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Latest income
£151k
Latest spending
£145k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state a modest surplus of £5,304 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £127,912. The Trustees consider that funds should cover operational costs for at least 3 months, a target which appears to be met given the cash levels. However, the report notes significant challenges regarding building repairs and a shortfall in Ministry Share payments to the Diocese.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £128k)
“The Trustees consider that the funds within the Charity should be at a level to cover operational costs for at least 3 months.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Dudley · Worcestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£151k£145k
31/12/2023£148k£148k
31/12/2022£153k£154k
31/12/2021£146k£145k
31/12/2020£140k£143k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY OLDSWINFORD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state a modest surplus of £5,304 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £127,912. The Trustees consider that funds should cover operational costs for at least 3 months, a target which appears to be met given the cash levels. However, the report notes significant challenges regarding building repairs and a shortfall in Ministry Share payments to the Diocese. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.