THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GOSFORTH ST NICHOLAS
religious services and pastoral care, community activities and provision of facilities (buildings and open spaces) for the benefit of the residents of the parish of Gosforth St Nicholas and the wider community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £52,414 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward to £789,536. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £735,059, which the trustees consider adequate to meet their stated reserves policy of retaining liquid funds for three months of financial activity. The charity is primarily funded by donations, which decreased from £161,230 in 2024 to £129,786 in 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Gosforth St Nicholas to retain liquid funds in current account and on short-term deposit adequate to meet 3 months of financial activity.”
“In addition, M Allan rents 131 Church Road and paid rent to the church in 2025 of £7,700” — page 7
Trustees
- Alexander Joseph Thirlaway
- Barnaby John Coulson
- DAVID YOUNG
- DEREK WHITE OLIVER
- Dr Cecilia Holmes
- Dr SallyAnn Ritchie
- Frances Louise Haigh
- Gillian Emma Mitchell
- Hilary Harrison
- Keith Michael Proudfoot
- Molly Rebecca Allan
- Nicholas Beale
- Olwyn Black
- Rev Paul Anthony Baker
- Simon David Andrew Ward
- Stephanie Jane McLaughlin
- Timothy Robert Watkinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £140k | £223k |
| 31/12/2024 | £161k | £183k |
| 31/12/2023 | £145k | £164k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £128k | £146k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GOSFORTH ST NICHOLAS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £52,414 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward to £789,536. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £735,059, which the trustees consider adequate to meet their stated reserves policy of retaining liquid funds for three months of financial activity. The charity is primarily funded by donations, which decreased from £161,230 in 2024 to £129,786 in 2025. 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 GOSFORTH ST NICHOLAS | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, GOSFORTH | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICOLAS GUILDFORD | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GARFORTH | £113k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS BLUNDELLSANDS | £128k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, GUISBOROUGH | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |