THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER
Christian worship and outreach based at All Saints Church, Patcham, Brighton and Church Of the Ascension, Westdene, Brighton. Conducting of Baptisms, weddings and funerals. Social Activities.
Latest income
£262k
Latest spending
£283k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted expenditure exceeded unrestricted income, resulting in a deficit of £19,800 for the year. The charity holds total funds of £1,823,036, with unrestricted reserves of £115,278, which the trustees confirm complies with their policy of holding a minimum of three months of normal working expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of normal working expenditure (held: £115k)
“The PCC Reserves Policy is to hold general reserves of a minimum of three months of normal working expenditure together with an additional reserve, as a designated fund, primarily to meet major, exceptional, or unexpected building maintenance costs or improvements to properties.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Lisa-Marie Coomber received remuneration of £6,662.
“One member of the PCC, Lisa-Marie Coomber, received remuneration directly from the charity of £6,662 in 2025 (2024: £3,117).” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Services contracted from Roger Coomber, father-in-law of PCC member Lisa-Marie Coomber.
“During the year services were contracted to the value of £500 (2024: Nil) from Roger Coomber, father-in-law of a PCC member, Lisa-Marie Coomber.” — page 24
“A donation of £350 (2024: Nil) was made to St Mathias Church for St Richards Community Support Café. A payment was also made for £460 (2024: nil) to St Matthias to cover expenses at Focus.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation and expenses paid to St Matthias Church, where trustee Rev'd Tom Holbird serves.
“During the year services were contracted to the value of £500 (2024: Nil) from Roger Coomber, father-in-law of a PCC member, Lisa-Marie Coomber.” — page 24
“A donation of £350 (2024: Nil) was made to St Mathias Church for St Richards Community Support Café. A payment was also made for £460 (2024: nil) to St Matthias to cover expenses at Focus.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Building services contracted to R. C. Carpentry & Renovations Ltd, a company directed by PCC member Lisa-Marie Coomber and her spouse.
“During the year services were contracted to the value of £500 (2024: Nil) from Roger Coomber, father-in-law of a PCC member, Lisa-Marie Coomber.” — page 24
“A donation of £350 (2024: Nil) was made to St Mathias Church for St Richards Community Support Café. A payment was also made for £460 (2024: nil) to St Matthias to cover expenses at Focus.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/08/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (26/07/2013)
Trustees
- Rev Mark David Rodgerchair
- Beverley Jane McArdle
- Dagmar Shirley Gordon Baron
- David Etherton
- Douglas Charles Curties
- Hannah Katherine Milne
- Jody Lyn Sharp
- Jonathan Paul Gowers
- Kim Hill
- Lisa-Marie Coomber
- Louisa Tamsin Jane Bravery
- Michelle Judith Foster
- Rev Thomas James Holbird
- Rita Ann Stone
- Sue Pamela Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £262k | £283k |
| 31/12/2024 | £240k | £214k |
| 31/12/2023 | £218k | £186k |
| 31/12/2022 | £170k | £169k |
| 31/12/2021 | £169k | £193k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted expenditure exceeded unrestricted income, resulting in a deficit of £19,800 for the year. The charity holds total funds of £1,823,036, with unrestricted reserves of £115,278, which the trustees confirm complies with their policy of holding a minimum of three months of normal working expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/08/2018 | £100k | "Conservation and Repair of All Saints Church, Patcham" |
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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 PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER | £262k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DURRINGTON DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER | £192k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FULHAM | £891k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 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 ALL SAINTS', ASCOT HEATH | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATTERSEA FIELDS | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |