THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST BARTHOLOMEW, HAMPTON IN ARDEN
Church of England Parish Church administering to the spiritual needs and requirements of those within the Parish of Hampton-in-Arden and to the wider public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,000 in 2025 after years of deficits, allowing it to replenish reserves and contribute to the Common Fund. However, the trustees note that sustaining current income levels is critical to breaking even in 2026 and avoiding a return to deficit. Reserves have been significantly reduced over recent years due to annual deficits of approximately £20,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Over recent years, the church has experienced an annual deficit of approximately £20,000 per year, resulting in a significant reduction in reserves.” — page 1
“If, in 2026, we can sustain the monthly income on a par with 2025, which was approximately £7,000, excluding the two Legacies, we will break even in 2026. We, therefore, need to increase our income and fundraising activities to ensure we do not return to a deficit situation.”
Trustees
- REV Stuart Christopher Laurence Dimeschair
- Alison Dimes
- Benjamin Peter Thexton Hewitson
- Jessica Elizabeth Woolley
- Judith Helen Weir
- KENNETH JAMES BLANCH
- MICHAEL THOMAS PURCELL
- MRS VICKEY CARDWELL
- Philip Andrew Joannou
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £97k | £90k |
| 31/12/2024 | £67k | £91k |
| 31/12/2023 | £89k | £108k |
| 31/12/2022 | £95k | £116k |
| 31/12/2021 | £87k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST BARTHOLOMEW, HAMPTON IN ARDEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,000 in 2025 after years of deficits, allowing it to replenish reserves and contribute to the Common Fund. However, the trustees note that sustaining current income levels is critical to breaking even in 2026 and avoiding a return to deficit. Reserves have been significantly reduced over recent years due to annual deficits of approximately £20,000.