THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE THE MARTYR, NEWBURY
Religious activities; provision of space in church, hall and annexe for community and charitable use; provision of events for local community; support for the elderly, needy and lonely.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £7,456 for the year, reducing total funds from £306,916 to £299,460. The trustees acknowledge that the financial position remains challenging and must be addressed to safeguard the church's future. Despite this, unrestricted funds remain at £41,503, and the charity continues its operations without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“Gift Aid Donations 71,594” — page 13
“It is the policy of the PCC to hold minimum cash balances of £20,000 for the church and £10,000 for the Centre.” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr Christopher William Foster
- Francis Martin Clayton
- Henrietta Rosalind Harcourt High
- Jon Langley Houghton
- Kathryn Mary Winrow
- Linda Susan Ling
- Robin Gerald Clugston
- Ronald Alexander James Herd
- Sarah Elizabeth Pook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £174k | £182k |
| 31/12/2023 | £168k | £152k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £169k |
| 31/12/2021 | £109k | £156k |
| 31/12/2020 | £138k | £164k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE THE MARTYR, NEWBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £7,456 for the year, reducing total funds from £306,916 to £299,460. The trustees acknowledge that the financial position remains challenging and must be addressed to safeguard the church's future. Despite this, unrestricted funds remain at £41,503, and the charity continues its operations without material uncertainty. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE THE MARTYR, NEWBURY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE THE MARTYR, NEWBURY as a grant recipient include THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY | FY2025 | £52k | Total grants including repairs, insurance, security, hall costs, cleaning, legal fees, and remembrance service. |
| THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY | FY2023 | £37k | Legal and professional |
| THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY | FY2023 | £21k | Repairs, renovations and remedial work to church (including organ) |
| THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY | FY2023 | £12k | Insurance |
| THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k | Cleaning |
| THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k | Church hall |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Children and young people |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Children and young people |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY | FY2023 | £1k | Security and fire precautions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/06/2016 | £6k | Improved Access to New Community Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2015 | £4k | Creating a new Community Meeting Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2014 | £6k | Improving Acoustics in Community Church |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2014 | £4k | Boiler Replacement in Community Church. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2012 | £9k | Disability Access |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2011 | £1k | Wheelchair Accessibility |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2009 | £3k | New Meeting Room |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/02/2008 | £297k | "The restoration of an Abraham Jordan Organ of 1723; an active programme of education and preservation of the organ into the future by instal" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2006 | £4k | Boilers |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/03/2005 | £20k | "Kemp Town Through a Prism" |
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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 GEORGE THE MARTYR, NEWBURY | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE, HEADSTONE | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTERTON ST GEORGE | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE THE MARTYR, SHIRLEY | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BEXHILL | £300k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |