THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF UPMINSTER
Provides regular public worship open to all. The church is open every day for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral care is provided in the parish including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Support of charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remains in a strong financial position with unrestricted general funds of £205,123, which exceed the reserves policy target of three months of expenses (approx. £60,000). The charity reported a total surplus of £39,587 for the year, supported by significant legacy income and investment gains.
What the accounts disclose
“our unrestricted general funds of £205,123 more than meet the requirements of our reserves policy in covering three months of expenses (approx. £60,000).”
“Of the above, the Director of Music and Halls Secretary are Trustees. No person was paid £40,000 or more.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Rev Susannah Mary Brasierchair
- Anthony James Bloomfield
- CHERYL HALE
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN RICHARD MOWAT
- COLIN JARVIS
- DEBORAH MARY MASTERSON
- JEAN KEEN
- JULIET MASTERSON
- John Leaback
- KERRY COURSE
- LINDA LOCKWOOD
- MICHAEL MASTERSON
- NANCY MOWAT
- NICHOLAS THOMSON
- NIGEL LOCKWOOD
- Pauline Smith
- REBECCA PERCHARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £385k | £346k |
| 31/12/2024 | £589k | £338k |
| 31/12/2023 | £250k | £375k |
| 31/12/2022 | £209k | £222k |
| 31/12/2021 | £143k | £198k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF UPMINSTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains in a strong financial position with unrestricted general funds of £205,123, which exceed the reserves policy target of three months of expenses (approx. £60,000). The charity reported a total surplus of £39,587 for the year, supported by significant legacy income and investment gains. 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 UPMINSTER | £385k | — | 0 | above | — | 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 ALL SAINTS HORDLE | £172k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHURCH HULME | £183k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDINGBOURNE BARNHAM AND EASTERGATE | £163k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |