THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, OLNEY
Regular public worship open to all, the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation, pastoral wrk, including visiting sick and bereaved, teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups, taking of religious assemblies in local schools, promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £98,857 for the year, driven by significant expenditure on church maintenance and building repairs. Despite this deficit, the unrestricted general fund remains in surplus due to unrestricted legacies received in previous years, and total reserves stood at £921,857 at year-end. The trustees note that reserves have not been sufficient to meet their stated policy target of six months' expenditure or £75,000, whichever is greater, but sufficient reserves exist to cover future needs.
What the accounts disclose
“The largest source of income was from donations totalling £66,967” — page 6
“Over recent years the reserves have not been sufficient to meet this policy” — page 7
“There were two trustee receiving remuneration or other benefits relating to verger fees for the year ended 31 December 2025” — page 20
Trustees
- Rev Benjamin William Donald Lewischair
- Andrew Heron
- Andrew Joseph Geary
- Catherine Nicohlas-Vilkaitis
- DAVID PHILLIPSON
- Katie Charlesworth-Lowe
- Leslie Guy Lavender
- Lisa Geary
- Malcolm Jones
- Mary Prosser
- Susan Bailey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £153k | £239k |
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £154k |
| 31/12/2023 | £122k | £142k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £128k |
| 31/12/2021 | £253k | £114k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, OLNEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £98,857 for the year, driven by significant expenditure on church maintenance and building repairs. Despite this deficit, the unrestricted general fund remains in surplus due to unrestricted legacies received in previous years, and total reserves stood at £921,857 at year-end. The trustees note that reserves have not been sufficient to meet their stated policy target of six months' expenditure or £75,000, whichever is greater, but sufficient reserves exist to cover future needs. 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 ST PETER AND ST PAUL, OLNEY | £153k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL WITH ST LUKE, NEWPORT PAGNELL | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY'S, OVERTON, DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER | £230k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHENIES & LITTLE CHALFONT | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, CHICHESTER | £296k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |