THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALDHELM, EDMONTON

Registered charity 1132175 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST ALDHELM'S PCC, EDMONTON

Parish Church of Upper Edmonton, Church of England, providing church services and other related activities, plus community church hall

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Latest income
£272k
Latest spending
£297k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £24,799 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Despite this deficit, the charity confirms it met its reserves policy target, holding £87,284 in unrestricted funds against a policy requirement of just under £28,000. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months unrestricted payments, which amounts to just under £28,000 (held: £87k)
“It has agreed a level of unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments, which amounts to just under £28,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Chris Littler was paid £1,295 during the year for his services as caretaker. His wife is a member of the PCC.
“Mr Chris Littler was paid £1,295 during the year for his services as caretaker (2024: £4,061). His wife is a member of the PCC.” — page 18
“Ms Leah Stuttard was paid £13,380 (2024: £4,300) in the year for her administration and fundraising services. She is the sister of the vicar.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Ms Leah Stuttard was paid £13,380 in the year for her administration and fundraising services. She is the sister of the vicar.
“Mr Chris Littler was paid £1,295 during the year for his services as caretaker (2024: £4,061). His wife is a member of the PCC.” — page 18
“Ms Leah Stuttard was paid £13,380 (2024: £4,300) in the year for her administration and fundraising services. She is the sister of the vicar.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rev Patricia Brown, the curate, was paid £964 in the year in salaries. She is on the PCC by virtue of being a Clerk in Holy Orders.
“Mr Chris Littler was paid £1,295 during the year for his services as caretaker (2024: £4,061). His wife is a member of the PCC.” — page 18
“Ms Leah Stuttard was paid £13,380 (2024: £4,300) in the year for her administration and fundraising services. She is the sister of the vicar.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income through planned giving includes £11,327 received from PCC members.
“Mr Chris Littler was paid £1,295 during the year for his services as caretaker (2024: £4,061). His wife is a member of the PCC.” — page 18
“Ms Leah Stuttard was paid £13,380 (2024: £4,300) in the year for her administration and fundraising services. She is the sister of the vicar.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: A Serious Incident from 2025 has been reported to the Charity Commission and appropriate steps followed.
“A Serious Incident from 2025 has been reported to the Charity Commission and appropriate steps followed.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Operates in: Enfield

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£272k£297k
31/12/2024£193k£186k
31/12/2023£204k£120k
31/12/2022£143k£138k
31/12/2021£129k£130k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALDHELM, EDMONTON financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £24,799 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Despite this deficit, the charity confirms it met its reserves policy target, holding £87,284 in unrestricted funds against a policy requirement of just under £28,000. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALDHELM, EDMONTON?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALDHELM, EDMONTON as a grant recipient include THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2025£22kChurch & Communities Programme

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The Mercers' Company24/01/2024£62kGrant to The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Aldhelm, Edmonton
City Bridge Foundation01/12/2023£50kGrant to Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Aldhelm Edmonton
Crowdfunder06/05/2022£5kLocal Action Fund
UK government08/03/2021£26kCRF21 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Aldhelm Edmonton
UK government08/03/2021£3kCRF21 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Aldhelm Edmonton
UK government08/03/2021£29kCRF21 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Aldhelm Edmonton
UK government18/09/2020£10kCoronavirus Community Support Fund

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALDHELM, EDMONTON£272k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EDGWARE FY2024£396k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EMMANUEL NORTHWOOD FY2025£585k——unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER HALE FY2025£213k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, GOSFORTH FY2025£229k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. EDMUND,ALLESTREE FY2025£144k—0unclear—noted

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