THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BARDSEY
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings and the distribution of literature.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by 23% to £105,976 while expenditure fell by 10% to £144,343, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that the parish remains solvent but face significant financial pressure, noting they were unable to pay the full Parish Share invoice and that future invoices are expected to exceed £90,000. Investment funds suffered losses during the year, leading to their transfer into deposit accounts to avoid further declines.
What the accounts disclose
“The P.C.C has agreed to increase the reserves held to £42,000”
“The Parish remains solvent but moving forwards there is little if any expectation of being able to pay the Parish Share in full.” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- CHARLOTTE MEEK
- Dr Eliza McIntosh
- Fiona Siekierkowski
- Geoffrey Marson
- Helen Render
- JACQUELINE EARNSHAW
- Katherine Anne Jones
- Philip Jones
- ROBERT SIEKIERKOWSKI
- Rev Anna Wallis
- Rev Paul Richardson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £106k | £144k |
| 31/12/2024 | £138k | £160k |
| 31/12/2023 | £152k | £150k |
| 31/12/2022 | £126k | £138k |
| 31/12/2021 | £95k | £126k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BARDSEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 23% to £105,976 while expenditure fell by 10% to £144,343, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that the parish remains solvent but face significant financial pressure, noting they were unable to pay the full Parish Share invoice and that future invoices are expected to exceed £90,000. Investment funds suffered losses during the year, leading to their transfer into deposit accounts to avoid further declines. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.