THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HERNE HILL

Registered charity 1134045 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PARISH OF HERNE HILL PCC

The PCC has responsibility for co-operating with the clergy in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for Church buildings.Our aim is, in God's strength, to bring Jesus to the centre of our lives and to the heart of our community.

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Latest income

£400k

Latest spending

£528k

Registered

2010

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly to £1,570,070, driven primarily by a £1,322,746 revaluation gain on an investment property, while unrestricted reserves stood at £245,370. The charity reported a net deficit of £128,548 for the year, with unrestricted funds showing a deficit before transfers, though the overall financial position remains strong due to the property revaluation. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months of general expenditure (held: £245k)

“The PCC aims to maintain six months of general expenditure in unrestricted funds” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Rebecca Lewis, a trustee until May 2025, received employment benefits totalling £36,692 (2024: £35,863) in her capacity as a debt coach and not as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document.

“Rebecca Lewis, a trustee until May 2025, received employment benefits totalling £36,692 (2024: £35,863) in her capacity as a debt coach and not as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document.” — page 14

“Sharon Calderbank, spouse of trustee Peter Calderbank, received employment benefits totalling £12,864 (2024: £10,780) in her capacity as administration assistant.” — page 14

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Sharon Calderbank, spouse of trustee Peter Calderbank, received employment benefits totalling £12,864 (2024: £10,780) in her capacity as administration assistant.

“Rebecca Lewis, a trustee until May 2025, received employment benefits totalling £36,692 (2024: £35,863) in her capacity as a debt coach and not as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document.” — page 14

“Sharon Calderbank, spouse of trustee Peter Calderbank, received employment benefits totalling £12,864 (2024: £10,780) in her capacity as administration assistant.” — page 14

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Josh Goodyear, son of trustee Rev. Ben Goodyear, received employment benefits totalling £2,161 (2024: £493) in his capacity as a cleaner.

“Rebecca Lewis, a trustee until May 2025, received employment benefits totalling £36,692 (2024: £35,863) in her capacity as a debt coach and not as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document.” — page 14

“Sharon Calderbank, spouse of trustee Peter Calderbank, received employment benefits totalling £12,864 (2024: £10,780) in her capacity as administration assistant.” — page 14

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Rev Benjamin Goodyearchair
ADJOA AIBOOM HELEN ANDOH
Adeyinka Omoyinmi Akinwande
Aruere Harriet Bukata
BENJAMIN JOHN HUGHES
Jenny Breitschmid
Lucy Fiona Wainwright · trustee of 1 other charity
REV GILLIAN SARAH TAYLEUR
Rev Andy Blacknell
Rev Winifred Obese-Bempong
SIMON GEOFFREY BRINDLEY
Sarah Baldwin
Sophie Corlett
TREVOR NIGEL LINDSAY TAYLEUR
Wendy Firman

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lambeth · Southwark

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£400k	£528k
31/12/2024	£390k	£556k
31/12/2023	£421k	£546k
31/12/2022	£388k	£439k
31/12/2021	£327k	£391k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HERNE HILL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly to £1,570,070, driven primarily by a £1,322,746 revaluation gain on an investment property, while unrestricted reserves stood at £245,370. The charity reported a net deficit of £128,548 for the year, with unrestricted funds showing a deficit before transfers, though the overall financial position remains strong due to the property revaluation. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

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Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
RICHMOND CHURCH CHARITY ESTATES	1	£1.9m
THE SWALLOW TRUST	1	£49k

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HERNE HILL	£400k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT HELEN, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH FY2025	£126k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HURDSFIELD FY2025	£314k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, BAILDON FY2025	£214k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT THORLEY FY2024	£255k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, GREAT BERKHAMSTED FY2024	£269k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

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