THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, MEOPHAM
Regular 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. Promoting the whole mission of the church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents & toddlers and other special needs groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £195,965 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £426,060. This positive financial position was driven by two significant legacy donations and funds from The Friends of Meopham Church, whereas operations without these gifts would have resulted in a deficit. The PCC maintains a reserves policy target of three months' running costs, noting that the current unrestricted fund balance is near achieving this goal.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC long term policy is to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds, not otherwise committed equal to three months’ worth of running costs.” — page 5
Trustees
- Derek Edward Shelbrooke
- Jacqueline Louise Hunter
- Janet Mary Richards
- Jennifer Mary Nash
- Jill Kettle
- Keith Matthew Jones
- LINDA FRANCES LILLIAN SIMS
- PETER KETTLE
- Patricia Doris Shelbrooke
- ROGER Malcolm WISDOM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £316k | £119k |
| 31/12/2024 | £96k | £91k |
| 31/12/2023 | £101k | £95k |
| 31/12/2022 | £94k | £107k |
| 31/12/2021 | £84k | £105k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, MEOPHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £195,965 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £426,060. This positive financial position was driven by two significant legacy donations and funds from The Friends of Meopham Church, whereas operations without these gifts would have resulted in a deficit. The PCC maintains a reserves policy target of three months' running costs, noting that the current unrestricted fund balance is near achieving this goal.
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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. JOHN THE BAPTIST, MEOPHAM | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, MALDEN | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE | £221k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, WEST WICKHAM | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CHURT AND RUSHMOOR | £128k | — | 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 |