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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES WITH ST MATTHEW, MUSWELL HILL

Registered charity 1134716 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JAMES PCC, MUSWELL HILL, St James Muswell Hill P C C

Latest income
£841k
Latest spending
£848k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £68,328 for the year ended 31 December 2023, partly due to the World Mission Group using its reserves. However, the charity holds net assets of £1.23m and over £237,000 in cash and short-term investments, indicating a strong underlying financial position despite the annual deficit.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Clergy utility allowances
“The clergy members of the PCC were provided allowances to assist with payment of utility bills, cleaning, gardening bills etc. The amounts for 2023/2022 are as follows: Chris Green - £7,382/ £5,996; Mark Murthen - £4,329/ £2,496.” — page 26
“David Airey, newly appointed to the PCC, is married to Jean Airey who is employed 18hrs a week as the Church Information Secretary. Jean's remuneration in 2023 was in line with the London Living Wage.” — page 26
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Employee spouse on PCC
“The clergy members of the PCC were provided allowances to assist with payment of utility bills, cleaning, gardening bills etc. The amounts for 2023/2022 are as follows: Chris Green - £7,382/ £5,996; Mark Murthen - £4,329/ £2,496.” — page 26
“David Airey, newly appointed to the PCC, is married to Jean Airey who is employed 18hrs a week as the Church Information Secretary. Jean's remuneration in 2023 was in line with the London Living Wage.” — page 26
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee connected charity grant
“The clergy members of the PCC were provided allowances to assist with payment of utility bills, cleaning, gardening bills etc. The amounts for 2023/2022 are as follows: Chris Green - £7,382/ £5,996; Mark Murthen - £4,329/ £2,496.” — page 26
“David Airey, newly appointed to the PCC, is married to Jean Airey who is employed 18hrs a week as the Church Information Secretary. Jean's remuneration in 2023 was in line with the London Living Wage.” — page 26
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Lakin Rose Limited.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£841k
Total spending
£848k
Reserves (reported)
£1.2m
Employees
10

Reported reserves equal ~17.4 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Haringey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£841k£848k
31/12/2024£850k£827k
31/12/2023£721k£789k
31/12/2022£744k£857k
31/12/2021£764k£715k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES WITH ST MATTHEW, MUSWELL HILL financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £68,328 for the year ended 31 December 2023, partly due to the World Mission Group using its reserves. However, the charity holds net assets of £1.23m and over £237,000 in cash and short-term investments, indicating a strong underlying financial position despite the annual deficit. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Lakin Rose Limited.

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