PUDSEY PARISH CHURCH
To promote the mission of the church in Pudsey and surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total expenditure of £209,187 exceeded total income of £157,177, resulting in a net expenditure that required the charity to call upon its unrestricted reserves. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to hold a minimum of £52,000 in unrestricted cash but held only £41,072 at year-end, a level the trustees describe as acceptable but requiring review.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash of £41,072 which is acceptable but will need to be kept under review.” — page 7
“During the year the Charity donated £2,000 (2024: £2,000) to Pudsey Community Project (Charity number 1191152). Pudsey Community Project and Pudsey Parish Church are related parties due to a having are mutual Trustees; Chris Dunford-Kelk. and Emma Louise Douglas.” — page 26
“Sebastian Howles a close relative to Gareth Howles, a Trustee of Pudsey PC, received remuneration for their services as a Verger, the total remuneration received during the year was £160.” — page 26
“During the year the Charity donated £2,000 (2024: £2,000) to Pudsey Community Project (Charity number 1191152). Pudsey Community Project and Pudsey Parish Church are related parties due to a having are mutual Trustees; Chris Dunford-Kelk. and Emma Louise Douglas.” — page 26
“Sebastian Howles a close relative to Gareth Howles, a Trustee of Pudsey PC, received remuneration for their services as a Verger, the total remuneration received during the year was £160.” — page 26
“During the year the Charity donated £2,000 (2024: £2,000) to Pudsey Community Project (Charity number 1191152). Pudsey Community Project and Pudsey Parish Church are related parties due to a having are mutual Trustees; Chris Dunford-Kelk. and Emma Louise Douglas.” — page 26
“Sebastian Howles a close relative to Gareth Howles, a Trustee of Pudsey PC, received remuneration for their services as a Verger, the total remuneration received during the year was £160.” — page 26
Trustees
- Andrew Aedy
- Beverley Jayne Stephenson
- Chris John Dunford-Kelk
- Frances Rhodes
- Gareth Howles Mr
- John Taylor
- Jonathan Simmonds
- Kathryn Hunter
- Kerry Stewart
- Leanne Cawood
- MARIAN ASHBY
- Margaret Tate
- Mark Pawson
- Terence Dean
- Thomas Bright
- Trevor Allan Newbold
- Victoria Pawson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £157k | £209k |
| 31/12/2024 | £138k | £160k |
| 31/12/2023 | £120k | £157k |
| 31/12/2022 | £196k | £159k |
| 31/12/2021 | £166k | £177k |
Common questions
Is PUDSEY PARISH CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total expenditure of £209,187 exceeded total income of £157,177, resulting in a net expenditure that required the charity to call upon its unrestricted reserves. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to hold a minimum of £52,000 in unrestricted cash but held only £41,072 at year-end, a level the trustees describe as acceptable but requiring review. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.