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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Registered charity 1132603 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JOHN'S CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS

We are committed to the historical teaching of the Church of England, as found in the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, the Book of Common Prayer and the historical Creeds and the Formularies.Our mission statement expresses our desire of "Knowing Jesus better and making Jesus better known".

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Latest income
£685k
Latest spending
£741k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource deficit of £58,897 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily driven by increased grants and charitable expenditure exceeding income. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds remain substantial at £1,562,762, and the PCC confirms adequate resources to continue in operational existence on a going concern basis.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: The associate vicar was seconded on a part time basis from Proclamation Trust with the PCC covering the cost.
“The associate vicar was seconded on a part time basis from Proclamation Trust with the PCC covering the cost.” — page 16
“Nick Prideaux is a trustee of People International, John McLernon and Andrew Smith are members of the C of E Evangelical Council , and John McLernon is an employee of Crosslinks. Each of them abstained from any discussion and voting concerning donations to their respective organisations.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations were made to People International, C of E Evangelical Council, and Crosslinks, where trustees or employees hold positions.
“The associate vicar was seconded on a part time basis from Proclamation Trust with the PCC covering the cost.” — page 16
“Nick Prideaux is a trustee of People International, John McLernon and Andrew Smith are members of the C of E Evangelical Council , and John McLernon is an employee of Crosslinks. Each of them abstained from any discussion and voting concerning donations to their respective organisations.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St John, Tunbridge Wells (matched by registered charity number).

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

Total income
£685k
Total spending
£741k
Reserves (reported)
£1.6m
Employees
10

Reported reserves equal ~25.3 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (86% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£685k£741k
31/12/2024£710k£713k
31/12/2023£618k£743k
31/12/2022£551k£577k
31/12/2021£527k£537k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource deficit of £58,897 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily driven by increased grants and charitable expenditure exceeding income. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds remain substantial at £1,562,762, and the PCC confirms adequate resources to continue in operational existence on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST1£15k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS£685k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KING CHARLES THE MARTYR, TUNBRIDGE WELLS FY2024£225k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS FY2025£176k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, WELLING FY2024£363k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PANCRAS AND ST JOHN, CHICHESTER FY2024£193k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, WALTHAMSTOW FY2024£248k—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.