PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH

Registered charity 1134139 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MATTHIAS PCC, PLYMOUTH

Latest income
£272k
Latest spending
£309k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £25,718 for the year, driven by a shortfall in anticipated voluntary giving and depreciation charges. Despite this operational deficit, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £91,980 and maintains a reserves policy targeting six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
Hannah Bowker was paid £22,120 for her role as Church Centre Manager. Claire Worth was paid £38,625 for her role as Executive Director. — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months (held: £92k)
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 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Trustees
During 2024, the PCC received £38,999 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 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Register events

Trustees

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

Operates in: Plymouth City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £25,718 for the year, driven by a shortfall in anticipated voluntary giving and depreciation charges. Despite this operational deficit, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £91,980 and maintains a reserves policy targeting six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.

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