THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BECKENHAM.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £2,833,461 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £95,812, representing over three months of operating expenditure. Although the charity reported a net deficit of £48,440 for the year, this was largely offset by investment gains, and the overall net assets remained robust at £8,139,099. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of the PCC is to hold near cash funds to cover at least 3 months’ operating expenditure (being total unrestricted general expenditure plus transfers to the designated property repair funds); based on 2024 figures, this is £95,812.” — page 7
“During the year, expenses totalling £6,489 (2023 - £7,522) relating to travel, telephone and miscellaneous expenses were reimbursed to 7 (2023 - 6) PCC members.” — page 42
“During the year, the total amount of donations received without conditions from PCC members and other related parties was £11,964 (2023 - £12,785).” — page 42
“During the year, expenses totalling £6,489 (2023 - £7,522) relating to travel, telephone and miscellaneous expenses were reimbursed to 7 (2023 - 6) PCC members.” — page 42
“During the year, the total amount of donations received without conditions from PCC members and other related parties was £11,964 (2023 - £12,785).” — page 42
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- REV ROB HINTONchair
- Anne Rosemary Lancaster
- Derrick SANYAHUMBI
- Hilary Margaret Walker
- Jane Chowdhury
- Jane Digby
- Jonathan Mark Graydon Poole
- Nicholas Patrick Randell
- Ruth Elizabeth Evison
- Sarah Poole
- Sheila Marie Howard
- Sian Henderson
- Simon Raymond McCabe
- Stuart Andrew Lancaster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £516k | £479k |
| 31/12/2024 | £447k | £483k |
| 31/12/2023 | £430k | £398k |
| 31/12/2022 | £430k | £525k |
| 31/12/2021 | £366k | £413k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BECKENHAM. financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £2,833,461 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £95,812, representing over three months of operating expenditure. Although the charity reported a net deficit of £48,440 for the year, this was largely offset by investment gains, and the overall net assets remained robust at £8,139,099. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co.
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