THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STRATFORD ST JOHN WITH CHRIST CHURCH
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £22,736 for the year ended 31 December 2023, which completely wiped out the balance in the General Fund. The trustees note that income was down due to reduced donations and rents, while expenses were contained, and they aim to restore reserves through increased fundraising. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately six months of unrestricted payments but currently holds no unrestricted reserves in the general fund.
What the accounts disclose
“Planned giving: Gift Aid donations 55,037.82” — page 15
“The balance in the St John’s General Fund at the end of 2022 was completely wiped out by the deficit for 2023.”
“One of the Site Supervisors, Beverley Slingo is a member of the PCC. She is paid only for the periods of time when she is on duty.” — page 29
“One of the Site Supervisors, Beverley Slingo is a member of the PCC. She is paid only for the periods of time when she is on duty.” — page 29
Trustees
- Rev Young Leechair
- Ayodele Olunloyo
- Beverley Slingo
- Corin Marcia Elizabeth Barton
- Dr SANDRA MARIE BESSON
- Eon Wade
- Hannah Joy Thomas-Davies
- IHINOSEN JANE OVBUDE
- JIMI PETERS
- Jacintha Bridget Richards
- Joseph Mugambwa
- Linda Ikenga
- MR TOLU BABARINSA
- Morohun Foluwa Mayowa Fabikun
- Olubumi-Olumayowa Opedare
- Omodolapo Peters
- Peper-Hade Shoyemi
- RICHARD JOHN LESLIE AUBREY
- Rev Daniel Mark Scott
- Rev NICHOLAS BRYZAK
- SYLVIA BECKLES
- Sandra Ballentine
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £229k | £191k |
| 31/12/2023 | £188k | £174k |
| 31/12/2022 | £232k | £260k |
| 31/12/2021 | £183k | £166k |
| 31/12/2020 | £177k | £179k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STRATFORD ST JOHN WITH CHRIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £22,736 for the year ended 31 December 2023, which completely wiped out the balance in the General Fund. The trustees note that income was down due to reduced donations and rents, while expenses were contained, and they aim to restore reserves through increased fundraising. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately six months of unrestricted payments but currently holds no unrestricted reserves in the general fund. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE URSULA KEYES TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MOYNITRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY & CHRIST CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JAMES WEST STREATHAM SOUTHWARK
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, ISLINGTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT ST BARTHOLOMEW
- The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of St Etheldreda with St Clement, Fulham
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN AND ST LEONARD BEDFORD
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 STRATFORD ST JOHN WITH CHRIST CHURCH | £229k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY & CHRIST CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JAMES WEST STREATHAM SOUTHWARK | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, ISLINGTON | £975k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT ST BARTHOLOMEW | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of St Etheldreda with St Clement, Fulham | £296k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |