THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOSHAM, CHICHESTER
Regular public worship open to all. Junior Church together with activities for parents and toddlers. Space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons and small groups. A youth club with a Christian ethos. Support for other charities in the UK and overseas. Venues and events for the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £255,759 against total expenditure of £233,909, resulting in a net surplus. The charity maintains a reserves policy of approximately six months' worth of unrestricted and designated payments, with total funds carried forward at £263,369. The trustees report that this prudent policy has enabled the continuation of full parish share payments and customary charitable donations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the PCC to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted and the designated funds which equates to approximately six months’ worth of unrestricted and designated payments as contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 7
“The PCC supported the incumbent by paying various bills relating to the Vicarage amounting to £5,036. In addition, the PCC paid working expenses amounting to £4,229 (Vicar) and £2,706 (Curate) incurred during their work in the Parish and in their wider ministry.” — page 7
“The Hall Caretaker is related to one of the current Churchwardens. There were no other payments to persons related to or connected to, the Trustees.” — page 7
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- MARTIN JOHN LANEchair
- Alan Copsey
- CHARLOTTE TILLIN
- Caroline Jean Homer
- Charlotte Griffiths
- Christopher Pexton
- Clare Williams
- Daniel Lambert
- Daniel Watkins
- Dr Peter West
- FAY PAGE
- Graham Dodd
- Hazel Pudney
- Ian Pudney
- Jeremy Brian Webb
- Sarah Page
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £256k | £234k |
| 31/12/2024 | £237k | £252k |
| 31/12/2023 | £244k | £218k |
| 31/12/2022 | £214k | £263k |
| 31/12/2021 | £184k | £172k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOSHAM, CHICHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £255,759 against total expenditure of £233,909, resulting in a net surplus. The charity maintains a reserves policy of approximately six months' worth of unrestricted and designated payments, with total funds carried forward at £263,369. The trustees report that this prudent policy has enabled the continuation of full parish share payments and customary charitable donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
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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 BOSHAM, CHICHESTER | £256k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, CORSHAM | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDINGBOURNE BARNHAM AND EASTERGATE | £163k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BONIFACE, QUINTON ROAD WEST | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PORTISHEAD | £314k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BISLEY SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST AND WEST END HOLY TRINITY | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |