PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH
Public worship and sacred space for prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work inc.sick and bereaved. Teaching Christianity:sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting Christianity through youth club, events,meetings + distribution of literature. Promoting church mission with activities for senior citizens, parents,toddlers and special need groups. Supporting charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £36,281 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure of £308,645 against total income of £272,364. To cover this shortfall, the trustees utilized £16,333 from former endowment fund reserves and £4,747 from designated reserves, while unrestricted general funds decreased significantly. The trustees maintain that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties, supported by a reserves policy targeting six months of unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The vast majority of this income (£193,817) was from voluntary giving and we were able to claim £39,505 in Gift Aid on this.”
“As is best practice, it is the policy of the Trustees to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves, at a sufficient level to secure the continued provision of normal charitable activities for a maximum period of six months.” — page 17
“During 2025, the PCC received £45,284 in donations from Trustees. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gift which required the charity to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 25
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/12/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (12/10/2023)
Trustees
- Adam Taylor
- Alleyn Wilson
- Alston Chan
- Amy McCusker
- Deborah Marks
- Dr Graham Stirling
- Elizabeth Phillips
- Hannah Bowker
- JONATHAN HARRIS
- Jeffrey Stephenson
- Jonathan Wilson
- Laura Fraser-Crewes
- Louis Winstone
- Mark Pearson
- Michael Knight
- Radu Ciubotarasu
- Rev Sophie Chatten
- Richard Bull
- Selwyn Jeba
- Steve Campion
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £272k | £309k |
| 31/12/2024 | £284k | £310k |
| 31/12/2023 | £322k | £359k |
| 31/12/2022 | £282k | £357k |
| 31/12/2021 | £455k | £538k |
Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £36,281 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure of £308,645 against total income of £272,364. To cover this shortfall, the trustees utilized £16,333 from former endowment fund reserves and £4,747 from designated reserves, while unrestricted general funds decreased significantly. The trustees maintain that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties, supported by a reserves policy targeting six months of unrestricted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £70k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH) | £539k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA | £534k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |