THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, DARTFORD
Regular public worship open to all. Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Promoting the whole mission of the Church by providing activities for senior citizens, parents & toddlers and others. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total expenditure for 2025 was £188,488 against total income of £196,704, resulting in a surplus. The trustees report that free reserves of £24,742 are significantly below the stated policy target of 25% of unrestricted expenditure, but note that accessible investment capital of £79,705 mitigates this shortfall.
What the accounts disclose
“The activities of the church are almost entirely enabled by the voluntary contributions, both financial and in gifts of time and talents, of members of the congregation.” — page 5
“The current free reserve for Christ Church is £24,742, which is 4.6% of our 2025 unrestricted expenditure. This is significantly below the 25% of unrestricted expenditure that was the policy established by the PCC.” — page 6
Trustees
- REVEREND DR RICHARD JAMES MORTIMERchair
- Anne Elizabeth Gayfer
- Anthony John Addison
- Chloe Tina Montana Nanda Jarrett-Bell
- Deborah Ann Gibson
- Dr Olumide Akinola Olorunfemi Okikiolu
- Felicity Jane Monteith
- Gillian Patricia Houlton
- Gillian Smith
- Janet Sarah White
- MICHAEL DENNIS SMITH
- OLAYINKA ELIZABETH OKIKIOLU
- Rev Alexander James Coakley-Youngs
- Sharon Lesley Jarvis
- Sophie Erodotou
- Susan Joyce Addison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £197k | £189k |
| 31/12/2024 | £220k | £223k |
| 31/12/2023 | £142k | £207k |
| 31/12/2022 | £137k | £152k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £152k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, DARTFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total expenditure for 2025 was £188,488 against total income of £196,704, resulting in a surplus. The trustees report that free reserves of £24,742 are significantly below the stated policy target of 25% of unrestricted expenditure, but note that accessible investment capital of £79,705 mitigates this shortfall. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 CHRIST CHURCH, DARTFORD | £197k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST EDMUND, DARTFORD. | £144k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY CROSS, WOODCHURCH | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SUTTON | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRISTLETON | £478k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chanctonbury | £666k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |