THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF IFIELD
The PCC, Chaired by the Incumbent, have the responsibility to coordinate the mission of the Parish; pastoral, evangelistic, financial and social, according to the practices of the Church of England.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has ceased all employment relationships due to an inability to fulfil financial obligations to the Diocese, resulting in no future employee costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity is forecast to be approximately £30,000 short of the full parish share request in 2026, though unrestricted funds increased to £73,924. The trustees maintain that resources are adequate to continue operations, contingent on the Diocese not ending its support.
What the accounts disclose
“That due to the age and condition of the buildings, it should work towards, and then maintain, a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding property) which equates to approximately three months worth of unrestricted payments as contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 8
“As the chairty has been unable to fulfil it's financial obligations to the Diocese for a number of years (note 5), a decision was taken in the prior year to cease all of it's employment relationships. As a result the gross pay above contains redundancy payments and there will be no future employee costs.” — page 16
“During the year there were various donations from trustees to the parish. Due to many being in cash it is not possibte to quantify the amounts.” — page 16
“Furthermore the utility, council tax, and phone bills of the clergy and curates are paid by the charity, with rent and wages being paid by the Diocese” — page 16
“During the year there were various donations from trustees to the parish. Due to many being in cash it is not possibte to quantify the amounts.” — page 16
“Furthermore the utility, council tax, and phone bills of the clergy and curates are paid by the charity, with rent and wages being paid by the Diocese” — page 16
Trustees
- Rev Christine Spencerchair
- Elizabeth Hill
- Heather Woolsey
- Kevin Michael LAWLER
- Kim Ann DAVIS-GRAY
- Martin David HULL
- Rita Rosemary STRUTT
- Sarah Ward
- Trevor Strutt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £100k | £90k |
| 31/12/2024 | £96k | £96k |
| 31/12/2023 | £92k | £86k |
| 31/12/2022 | £87k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £95k | £90k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF IFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has ceased all employment relationships due to an inability to fulfil financial obligations to the Diocese, resulting in no future employee costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity is forecast to be approximately £30,000 short of the full parish share request in 2026, though unrestricted funds increased to £73,924. The trustees maintain that resources are adequate to continue operations, contingent on the Diocese not ending its support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.