THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CROSBY ST FAITH
* Regular public worship open to all * The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation * Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved * Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups * Taking of religious assemblies in schools * Promotion of Christianity * Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £11,620 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds falling into a negative balance of £18,501. This position is below the stated reserves policy target of £20,000, which is intended to cover three months of unrestricted payments. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that planned giving has stabilized and hall income has doubled, providing hope for reversing the financial trend.
What the accounts disclose
“The negative balance of £14,735 held on unrestricted (including designated) funds at 31 December 2025 did not meet this target.” — page 16
Trustees
- Rev Louis James Johnson PhDchair
- CHRISTINE SPENCE
- DAVID JOHN JONES MBE
- HARRY RICHARD HUYTON
- Kevin Mulholland
- Margaret Sadler
- Mari Anne Griffiths
- Mark Thomas Farrell
- Maureen Madden
- NORMA IRENE LESLEY TAYLOR
- Norman Jeffrey Edwards
- Paula Lampard
- Rev DENNIS AUSTIN SMITH
- Richard Harold Woodley
- Rita Corinne Hedgecock
- Vivienne Shillitoe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £63k | £74k |
| 31/12/2024 | £68k | £176k |
| 31/12/2023 | £112k | £131k |
| 31/12/2022 | £255k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £98k | £96k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CROSBY ST FAITH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £11,620 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds falling into a negative balance of £18,501. This position is below the stated reserves policy target of £20,000, which is intended to cover three months of unrestricted payments. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that planned giving has stabilized and hall income has doubled, providing hope for reversing the financial trend. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.