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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chanctonbury

Registered charity 1132309 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ASHINGTON PCC, WEST SUSSEX, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, ASHINGTON, WEST SUSSEX

Latest income
£666k
Latest spending
£631k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £266,319 significantly exceed the PCC's policy target of approximately £135,000, representing three months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £127,767, driven by a 14% rise in planned giving, while total charitable expenditure decreased to £552,414 from the previous year.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Louise di Castiglione, wife of Rector James di Castiglione, employed as Head of Ministry Development. Salary and pension contributions: £27,077.
“Louise di Castiglione, wife of Rev. James di Castiglione, has been employed as Head of Ministry Development since 1st January 2023. For 2024, her salary and pension contributions amounted to £27,077 (2023: £26,034).” — page 16
“Expenses paid to two members of the PCC, the Rector and Associate Vicar, for travel, subsistence, meetings, phone, and housing related costs amounted to £20,451 (2023: £14,249).” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Expenses paid to PCC members (Rector and Associate Vicar) for travel, subsistence, meetings, phone, and housing: £20,451.
“Louise di Castiglione, wife of Rev. James di Castiglione, has been employed as Head of Ministry Development since 1st January 2023. For 2024, her salary and pension contributions amounted to £27,077 (2023: £26,034).” — page 16
“Expenses paid to two members of the PCC, the Rector and Associate Vicar, for travel, subsistence, meetings, phone, and housing related costs amounted to £20,451 (2023: £14,249).” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Revival Projects
“The charity has a trading subsidiary, Revival Projects. The income of the group does not exceed the threshold of £1million and therefore there is no requirement to prepare group accounts.” — page 12
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Year-over-year changes

Comparing this charity’s FY2023 and FY2024 accounts as analysed by this site.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£666k
Total spending
£631k
Reserves (reported)
£309k
Employees
11

Reported reserves equal ~5.9 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£666k£631k
31/12/2024£680k£552k
31/12/2023£653k£616k
31/12/2022£591k£652k
31/12/2021£563k£503k

Common questions

Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chanctonbury financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £266,319 significantly exceed the PCC's policy target of approximately £135,000, representing three months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £127,767, driven by a 14% rise in planned giving, while total charitable expenditure decreased to £552,414 from the previous year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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