THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, SYDENHAM
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution of literature.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains secure, with unrestricted reserves covering 50% of annual running costs. However, the General Fund recorded a deficit for the year due to increased Parish Share contributions and higher utility costs. The charity holds significant restricted funds for building restoration and specific projects, alongside a curate's flat asset financed by a long-term diocesan loan.
What the accounts disclose
“Overall the financial position of St Bartholomew’s remains secure with cash reserves in the General Fund covering 50% of annual running costs.” — page 20
Trustees
- Rev Jim Marcus Perrychair
- Adaeze Onyekwelu Garaventa
- Charles John Trevor Jesus Edwards
- Claire Elizabeth Adams
- EDWARD PETER STUBBS
- Heidi Edwards
- Hilary-Anne Buckhurst
- Jayne Newman
- Kenlyn Fleary
- LESLEY KHATIBI
- Nigel Chalmondley Wolfe Ralph
- PADDY MOON
- Roland Harvey Bates
- Shireen Williams
- Sylvia Bisi Adedayo
- Winifred Leigh Roebuck MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £139k | £155k |
| 31/12/2023 | £149k | £134k |
| 31/12/2022 | £131k | £133k |
| 31/12/2021 | £135k | £105k |
| 31/12/2020 | £147k | £172k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, SYDENHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains secure, with unrestricted reserves covering 50% of annual running costs. However, the General Fund recorded a deficit for the year due to increased Parish Share contributions and higher utility costs. The charity holds significant restricted funds for building restoration and specific projects, alongside a curate's flat asset financed by a long-term diocesan loan. Its FY2024 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 BARTHOLOMEW, SYDENHAM | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, DENMEAD | £148k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST EDMUND, DARTFORD. | £144k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, ROBY | £100k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. AUGUSTINE, BROXBOURNE WITH ST. LAURENCE, WORMLEY | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, CORSHAM | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |