THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASHTEAD
To co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £1,292k largely due to a significant legacy and the Vision 25 appeal, while total expenditure rose to £1,187k. The charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £133k, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £105k. The trustees report that the General Fund went into deficit during the year but was supported by cash transfers from the Project Fund.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources 1,273,286” — page 20
“The PCC aims to maintain a General Reserves Fund in unrestricted funds at a level that equates to approximately two months' salary costs and around half a month's other ongoing running costs. For 2025 this equates to circa £105k.” — page 9
“In 2025, £1,500 was paid to Stephanie Morais (daughter of Alexandra Elstub) in support of Mission in South Africa.” — page 31
“£405 was paid to Tracy Pearson for delivering a staff first aid course.” — page 31
“In 2025, £1,500 was paid to Stephanie Morais (daughter of Alexandra Elstub) in support of Mission in South Africa.” — page 31
“£405 was paid to Tracy Pearson for delivering a staff first aid course.” — page 31
“In 2025, £1,500 was paid to Stephanie Morais (daughter of Alexandra Elstub) in support of Mission in South Africa.” — page 31
“£405 was paid to Tracy Pearson for delivering a staff first aid course.” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Alexandra Beth Elstub
- Carol Anne Grainger
- Caroline Elizabeth Taylor
- DAVID CHRISTOPHER RENEW
- David Philip James Arnold
- Dr ALISON ANDERSON
- George Main Heywood
- Jane Grace Mason
- Jeremy Osbourne Pearson
- Kathryn Ina Light
- Malu Nkonko
- Matthew James Barham
- Michael Richard Thompson
- PETER EDWARD SINGLETON
- Peter Douglas Levinsohn
- Philip John Marlow
- RICHARD JOHN MILTON-WORSSELL
- Rev Matthew Edwin John Regan
- Rev Sarah Alison Tapp
- Rev Thomas James Darwent
- Richard Edward Slater
- Samantha Jane Wylie
- Susan Mary Lyle Dusmohamed
- Susan louise Cook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £999k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £960k | £924k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASHTEAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £1,292k largely due to a significant legacy and the Vision 25 appeal, while total expenditure rose to £1,187k. The charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £133k, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £105k. The trustees report that the General Fund went into deficit during the year but was supported by cash transfers from the Project Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by GBJ Financial Limited.
Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASHTEAD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASHTEAD as a grant recipient include LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £144k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |
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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 ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASHTEAD | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS AND ST NICHOLAS, BEDHAMPTON IN THE COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE | £196k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST GABRIEL, HARTING | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JAMES, MILTON, PORTSMOUTH | £146k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, DORCHESTER ON THAMES | £328k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, ADEL | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |