THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BANSTEAD
regular public worship open to all; Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; Pastoral work, including visits to the sick and bereaved; Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £13,476 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to non-cash depreciation charges of £25,866. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £182,849, which is above the stated policy threshold of £90,000 (equivalent to 6 months' expenditure).
What the accounts disclose
“When cash reserves fall lower than a threshold of 6 months’ worth of cash expenditure (currently equivalent to £90,000) the PCC needs to take steps to reduce expenditure and/or increase cash reserves.” — page 7
“The Vicar is remunerated by the Diocese. Mrs Sofia Welsby was All Saints’ Church Children’s Worker until her resignation from the PCC on 7 April 2025 and received a salary of £1,813. Except as noted above and apart from their individual voluntary giving and reimbursement to them of specific expenditure directly attributable to the activities of the PCC there were no related party transactions between PCC members and the PCC.”
Trustees
- Rev Katharine Naomi Blakechair
- ALAN ROGER CLARKE
- Anil Abraham Mathew
- Anne Mary Anthony
- CHRISTINA MARY DOUGLAS
- Donna Margaret Helen Taylor
- Emma Andrews
- Gabriela Clarke
- Geoffrey Ray Chant
- Graham Lister
- Helen Dawn Desmond Poulton
- Ivor Leyland
- Penelope Ruth Flohr
- Robert Charles Collier
- Roy Gordon
- SUSAN FENELLA MAJOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £214k | £228k |
| 31/12/2024 | £195k | £258k |
| 31/12/2023 | £214k | £344k |
| 31/12/2022 | £205k | £249k |
| 31/12/2021 | £162k | £220k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BANSTEAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £13,476 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to non-cash depreciation charges of £25,866. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £182,849, which is above the stated policy threshold of £90,000 (equivalent to 6 months' 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 BANSTEAD | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDINGBOURNE BARNHAM AND EASTERGATE | £163k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SUTTON | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | 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 CHRIST CHURCH BARNSTON | £225k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |