THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE, ASHTON UPON MERSEY
Provision of facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development. Promote Christian values and service by members of the church in and to the community, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.Provide training and assistance for volunteers who are competent to assist clergy in providing Christian services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,186 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. However, the trustees confirm that unrestricted cash reserves of £137,542 are sufficient to support ongoing commitments for at least twelve months, maintaining a reserves level of 2.9 months of regular expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Most of the giving we receive comes through regular standing orders and cash collections, and we saw a 17.2% increase from last year (£368,300 in 2025 vs £314,171 in 2024).” — page 34
“At the end of 2025 our cash reserves were 2.9 months of regular expenditure (2.8 months at end of 2024). This is a satisfactory level.” — page 35
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- THE REVEREND STEPHEN BRIAN RANKINchair
- ANN MCBURNEY
- Ada Adiuku-Brown
- BRIAN MACFADEN
- Dave Atkinson
- Elaine Christine Jones
- Frances Margaret Hyde
- HELEN ANNE JARVIS
- IAN THWAITES
- JEFFREY MCBURNEY
- JEREMY BARNES
- John Vincent
- Kai-Man Wong
- Karen MacMillan
- Martin Samangaya
- Matthew James Kay
- Michael Harrison
- Peter McIlhagger
- ROSEMARY GILLIAN SIGEE
- Rev Nathan James Gregory
- Rotimi Bajela
- Sarah Kostiuk-Smith
- Yorke Menzies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £590k | £595k |
| 31/12/2024 | £646k | £634k |
| 31/12/2023 | £529k | £533k |
| 31/12/2022 | £483k | £506k |
| 31/12/2021 | £457k | £428k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE, ASHTON UPON MERSEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,186 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. However, the trustees confirm that unrestricted cash reserves of £137,542 are sufficient to support ongoing commitments for at least twelve months, maintaining a reserves level of 2.9 months of regular expenditure. 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 ST. MARY MAGDALENE, ASHTON UPON MERSEY | £590k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, CHELTENHAM | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OADBY | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ASCENSION, BALHAM HILL | £671k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRERETON AND RUGELEY | £162k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CHURT AND RUSHMOOR | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |