THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE'S CHURCH, SWAY
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Religious assemblies in schools. Provision of activites for senior citizens, parents and toddlers. Supporting other charities home and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the church recorded a surplus of nearly £6,000 for the year, with bank balances and reserves increasing by approximately £20,000. Regular giving had reduced but was offset by a generous appeal and legacies, which covered significant repair costs. The trustees report that the building maintenance is being well cared for and the financial position is stable.
What the accounts disclose
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2023) → no going-concern doubt (FY2024).
Trustees
- Rev Elizabeth Jane Mitchellchair
- Barry Ernest CORNWELL
- Colin James Denman
- Dr Peter Blick
- Elizabeth Jane SMITH
- Elizabeth Mary John
- Geraldine Hawkes
- Hazel Diana Dewer Gillett
- Janet Kirk
- Jonathan Martin Elliott-Jones
- Ken Naylor
- Lesley Willey
- MERILYN ESTHER CHRISTIAN-EDWARDS
- Russell Fry
- Sandra Clarke
- Taiwo Ogunjimi
- Warren Breach
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £165k | £157k |
| 31/12/2023 | £153k | £153k |
| 31/12/2022 | £164k | £171k |
| 31/12/2021 | £166k | £161k |
| 31/12/2020 | £152k | £158k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE'S CHURCH, SWAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the church recorded a surplus of nearly £6,000 for the year, with bank balances and reserves increasing by approximately £20,000. Regular giving had reduced but was offset by a generous appeal and legacies, which covered significant repair costs. The trustees report that the building maintenance is being well cared for and the financial position is stable. Its FY2024 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 ST LUKE'S CHURCH, SWAY | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SWAYTHLING | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHEYLESMORE, COVENTRY | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH,ST LUKE | £180k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST RICHARD ALDWICK | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, BATTERSEA | £620k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |