THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, CHAPEL ALLERTON
The PCC has responsibility for promoting in the parish, the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Through the Parish Share system, St Matthew's provides financial support to less wealthy churches in the Diocese, but must do better.The PCC has maintenance responsibilities for the church with its adjoining meeting room, and also for Stainbeck Community Hall.
Latest income
£163k
Latest spending
£150k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased significantly to £165,462 from £259,509 in the prior year, largely due to the absence of a major legacy. Despite this drop, the charity maintained a net surplus of £14,404 and held unrestricted general reserves of £323,669, which exceed the stated policy target of approximately £37,536.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months' unrestricted expenditure (held: £324k)
“For the present time, the Parochial Church Council is working to a policy whereby the charity will maintain free reserves (i.e. general non-designated unrestricted funds less fixed assets held in general funds) at a level which equates to approximately three months’ unrestricted expenditure, i.e. £37,536.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs. B Fisher, PCC member, received wages of £3,840 from Stainbeck Community Hall and as church cleaner.
“Mrs. B Fisher, PCC member, received wages of £3,840 from Stainbeck Community Hall and as church cleaner.” — page 14
“Mrs. B Rowland, wife of a PCC member, received £2,842 in salary, wedding and funeral fees.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs. B Rowland, wife of a PCC member, received £2,842 in salary, wedding and funeral fees.
“Mrs. B Fisher, PCC member, received wages of £3,840 from Stainbeck Community Hall and as church cleaner.” — page 14
“Mrs. B Rowland, wife of a PCC member, received £2,842 in salary, wedding and funeral fees.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr. N Seddon, PCC member, received wedding fees and a salary as church organist of £2,564.
“Mrs. B Fisher, PCC member, received wages of £3,840 from Stainbeck Community Hall and as church cleaner.” — page 14
“Mrs. B Rowland, wife of a PCC member, received £2,842 in salary, wedding and funeral fees.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr F Rowland received £1,307 reimbursement for costs.
“Mrs. B Fisher, PCC member, received wages of £3,840 from Stainbeck Community Hall and as church cleaner.” — page 14
“Mrs. B Rowland, wife of a PCC member, received £2,842 in salary, wedding and funeral fees.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Revd Simon Jones received £251.22 reimbursement for costs.
“Mrs. B Fisher, PCC member, received wages of £3,840 from Stainbeck Community Hall and as church cleaner.” — page 14
“Mrs. B Rowland, wife of a PCC member, received £2,842 in salary, wedding and funeral fees.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Anne Cuthbertson
- BRONWEN SARAH ELIZABETH FISHER
- Clare Stephenson
- Colin Powell
- Dr Douglas Pollock
- Elizabeth Hawthorn
- FRED ROWLAND
- Gillian Deighton
- JOHN CLIVE GREENWOOD
- LYNDA CHRISTINE ROBINSON
- Nick Flood
- Rev Simon Jones
- SUSAN SANDERSON
- Timothy Chappell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £163k | £150k |
| 31/12/2023 | £260k | £148k |
| 31/12/2022 | £128k | £152k |
| 31/12/2021 | £169k | £136k |
| 31/12/2020 | £101k | £127k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, CHAPEL ALLERTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased significantly to £165,462 from £259,509 in the prior year, largely due to the absence of a major legacy. Despite this drop, the charity maintained a net surplus of £14,404 and held unrestricted general reserves of £323,669, which exceed the stated policy target of approximately £37,536. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND CHURCH CHARITY ESTATES | 1 | £1.9m |
| Christ Church with St Andrew the Less Cambridge | 1 | £2k |
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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 MATTHEW, CHAPEL ALLERTON | £163k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT THORLEY | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, RICHMOND WITH ST MATTHIAS AND ST JOHN THE DIVINE | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT WITH ST MATTHIAS EARL'S COURT | £268k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCH, RAINHAM, KENT | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |