THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER MANCROFT WITH ST. JOHN MADDERMARKET, NORWICH

Registered charity 1134653 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST. PETER MANCROFT PCC, NORWICH

The promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England through many activities including regular public worship; the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching of Christianity; distribution of literature; promotion of religious music and the provision of Christian hospitality.

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Latest income
£654k
Latest spending
£989k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £335,093 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a £500,000 eco-project. Per the trustees' report, free reserves decreased significantly to £13,287, and the PCC acknowledges that future quinquennial repairs will require an anticipated annual cost of around £40,000.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“During the year the PCC employed 7 (2023: 8) people, none of whom earned £60,000 p.a. or more.” — page 26
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £13k; policy: The Church aims to cover normal expenditure by regular income. On those occasions when income does not meet expenditure, the deficit will be drawn from reserves.)
“Free reserves at 31 December 2024 were £13,287 (2023: £191,003).” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: J Haggett received remuneration, fees and expenses totalling £4,489 for his role as Organist.
“J Haggett a PCC member (until 25 April 2024) received remuneration, fees and expenses totalling £4,489 (2023: £11,649) for his role as Organist.” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants received from Alderman John Risebrow’s Charity
“During the year, grants were received from Alderman John Risebrow’s Charity amounting to £72,333 (2023: £57,000). PCC members Geoffrey Loades, The Revd Canon Edward Carter and Catherine Waddams are Trustees of Alderman John Risebrow’s Charity.” — page 29
“During the year the PCC charged Mancroft Advice Project £11,574 (2023: £12,848) for its share of accommodation and expenses and £761 (2023: £1,576) for additional room hire.” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Charges to Mancroft Advice Project
“During the year, grants were received from Alderman John Risebrow’s Charity amounting to £72,333 (2023: £57,000). PCC members Geoffrey Loades, The Revd Canon Edward Carter and Catherine Waddams are Trustees of Alderman John Risebrow’s Charity.” — page 29
“During the year the PCC charged Mancroft Advice Project £11,574 (2023: £12,848) for its share of accommodation and expenses and £761 (2023: £1,576) for additional room hire.” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Lovewell Blake LLP. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£654k
Total spending
£989k
Reserves (reported)
£63k
Employees
7

Reported reserves equal ~0.8 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

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

Operates in: Norfolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£654k£989k
31/12/2023£864k£513k
31/12/2022£417k£435k
31/12/2021£459k£747k
31/12/2020£446k£463k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER MANCROFT WITH ST. JOHN MADDERMARKET, NORWICH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £335,093 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a £500,000 eco-project. Per the trustees' report, free reserves decreased significantly to £13,287, and the PCC acknowledges that future quinquennial repairs will require an anticipated annual cost of around £40,000. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER MANCROFT WITH ST. JOHN MADDERMARKET, NORWICH earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Heritage Fund17/03/2016£292k"Mancroft Appeal 300: Bellringing - Heritage - Future"

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER MANCROFT WITH ST. JOHN MADDERMARKET, NORWICH£654kUnder £60,0000below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL WITH ST LUKE, NEWPORT PAGNELL FY2025£136k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING FY2025£255k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NOTTINGHAM SAINT PETER AND ALL SAINTS FY2023£355k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S BISHOPSWORTH FY2024£286k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER WITH ST JAMES, BRACKLEY FY2023£270k—0below—noted

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.