THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WHITTLE LE WOODS
The provision of Christian Worship, Praise and Prayer in the Parish of St Johns Whittle le Woods, Clayton le Woods and Clayton Brook.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £21,000 at year-end, which is below the PCC's stated policy target of approximately £28,000 (three months of unrestricted expenditure). The filing notes a continued financial challenge with an agreed budget deficit of almost £4,800 for the following year, though the charity remains in a surplus position for the current year due to diocesan support and careful management.
What the accounts disclose
“Total unrestricted income for the year was £89,990, of which £73,140 was from congregational giving” — page 15
“Despite a surplus in 2025, unrestricted reserves at the end of 2025 remain below this target.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev PHILIP VENABLESchair
- Ade Brown
- Bryn John Williams
- Chris Dawson
- Deborah Margaret Green
- GILL LANCASTER
- Gill Menhennet
- Gillian Wright
- Jamie Dixon
- Julie Fursman
- KATHY BIGIO
- Katherine Buckley
- Nick Brake
- Paul Andrew Haslam
- SUSAN PARKINSON
- Stuart Cross
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £149k | £121k |
| 31/12/2024 | £141k | £151k |
| 31/12/2023 | £131k | £123k |
| 31/12/2022 | £137k | £137k |
| 31/12/2021 | £145k | £184k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WHITTLE LE WOODS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £21,000 at year-end, which is below the PCC's stated policy target of approximately £28,000 (three months of unrestricted expenditure). The filing notes a continued financial challenge with an agreed budget deficit of almost £4,800 for the following year, though the charity remains in a surplus position for the current year due to diocesan support and careful management.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FIRST | 1 | £25k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITLEY IN THE DIOCESE OF GUILDFORD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, LINDOW
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, BRAYTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S WOOD, LONDON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WARGRAVE WITH KNOWL HILL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WHITTLE LE WOODS | £149k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITLEY IN THE DIOCESE OF GUILDFORD | £162k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, LINDOW | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, BRAYTON | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S WOOD, LONDON | £340k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |