THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S, BILLINGSHURST, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Taking religious assemblies in schools. Providing youth clubs with a Christian ethos. Teaching Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting Christianity through events and meetings. Providing activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers.Pastoral work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward amounted to £348,410, with a net surplus of £46,385 for the year. The trustees report that reserves were below their stated policy target of six months' unrestricted payments, noting that the balance did not increase to the anticipated level despite income growth.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts for unrestricted funds were £184,928, of which £143,711 were voluntary donations and a further £19,740 from Gift Aid.” — page 6
“This was not achieved in 2025; despite continuing to maintain good control of expenditure in these challenging times and an increase in our income over the previous year, the balance did not increase to the level anticipated.” — page 6
Trustees
- David Bealchair
- Anthony Duffy
- Christina Arnold
- Edward Durell Barnes
- Elizabeth Emma Jane Connor
- Hazel Kathleen Barnes
- Jonathan Little
- Paul Barrington Goldfinch
- Sandra Irene Duck
- Sharon Ashborn
- Simon James Alexander Witham
- Stuart Wallace
- Sylvia Ann Tilley
- Timothy Foulsham
- Tina Woodhead
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £190k | £151k |
| 31/12/2024 | £145k | £142k |
| 31/12/2023 | £127k | £130k |
| 31/12/2022 | £114k | £129k |
| 31/12/2021 | £120k | £117k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S, BILLINGSHURST, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward amounted to £348,410, with a net surplus of £46,385 for the year. The trustees report that reserves were below their stated policy target of six months' unrestricted payments, noting that the balance did not increase to the anticipated level despite income growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £3k |
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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 MARY'S, BILLINGSHURST, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER | £190k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESALL, SHEFFIELD | £723k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DIONIS, PARSONS GREEN | £501k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, CHORLEY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY'S, OVERTON, DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER | £230k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROCHESTER | £257k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |