THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MERTON
Public place of worship open to all. Teach and preach christianity. Commemorative and celebratory events. Pastoral work; visiting the sick and bereaved. Discussion groups; School assemblies; Sunday School; all age activities; Choir; host concerts. Manage hall for communal use. Stage meetings and events. Produce and distribute literature. Support other charities. Maintain grade 2 listed building.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by over £23,000 to £394,483, supported by investment gains of £46,451. The Treasurer notes that without these investment gains, the charity would have spent more than it brought in from ordinary activities, expressing concern about the Hall being a continuous drain on resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC seek to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to support the day to day operations of St Mary's and to meet such contingencies as might reasonably be foreseen.” — page 6
“One trustee (the Associate Priest) received honorarium payments totalling £20,736 during the year ended 31 December 2025 (2024: £Nil), No pension contributions were paid on behalf of this trustee.” — page 18
Trustees
- ANDREW THOMAS MILLS B.SC.
- Alexander McDowall
- Annabel Skinner
- CELIA JANE MILNER
- Christine Conway
- Cicero Almeida
- Clare Pickard
- DR Timothy David Planche
- David Edward Reeves
- Diana Summerson
- Dr BARBARA HEATHER MORELAND
- HAZEL GAIR ABBOTT
- Hugo Summerson
- JOANNA JANE WILLIAMS
- JOHN MASON COMBS
- JUDITH ANNE BERSWEDEN
- John Matthew Stephenson
- Juliette Kyei
- Krysia Williams
- NEVILLE JOHN SQUIRES
- OLIVIA JANE ROSALIND TRIPP
- Rev Alistair Milne
- Russell Penny
- Simon Hillson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £282k | £289k |
| 31/12/2024 | £275k | £285k |
| 31/12/2023 | £258k | £331k |
| 31/12/2022 | £482k | £371k |
| 31/12/2021 | £214k | £246k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MERTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by over £23,000 to £394,483, supported by investment gains of £46,451. The Treasurer notes that without these investment gains, the charity would have spent more than it brought in from ordinary activities, expressing concern about the Hall being a continuous drain on resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £10k | St Mary's Merton Church Hall Refurbishment 2022 |