THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DURRINGTON DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER
We enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:Worship, prayer and Bible study groupsUpkeep of the Church buildingsProvision of pastoral care for the people living in, or on the electoral roll of, the parishMissionary and outreach work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted income decreased by 2% to £80,073, while unrestricted expenditure increased by 9% to £111,709, resulting in a net unrestricted deficit. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £426,367, which the trustees confirm are sufficient to meet approximately two months of unrestricted payments and maintain cash flow.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding property) which equates to approximately two months’ worth of unrestricted payments as contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 8
“Five trustees received a total of £2,132 for purchases made on behalf of the PCC. There have been payments totaling £4,199.89 made to persons related to or connected to the trustees.” — page 7
“Payments totaling £4,199.89 made to persons related to or connected to the trustees.” — page 7
Trustees
- Carole Nancy Brockhurst
- David McPherson
- Jane Winter
- Lynne Noble-Danischevsky
- MRS VIVIAN MCPHERSON
- Malcolm Brett
- Matthew Thorpe
- PAULE MARY HARPER
- Rev Paul Nash
- Sandra Christine Brett
- Stephen James Winter
- YVONNE AUSTIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £192k | £211k |
| 31/12/2024 | £127k | £147k |
| 31/12/2023 | £123k | £128k |
| 31/12/2022 | £132k | £114k |
| 31/12/2021 | £104k | £92k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DURRINGTON DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted income decreased by 2% to £80,073, while unrestricted expenditure increased by 9% to £111,709, resulting in a net unrestricted deficit. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £426,367, which the trustees confirm are sufficient to meet approximately two months of unrestricted payments and maintain cash flow. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2015 | £10k | Replacement of Parish Centre Windows |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2011 | £10k | New Catering Facilities In The Church Hall |
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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 DURRINGTON DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER | £192k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDINGBOURNE BARNHAM AND EASTERGATE | £163k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH | £239k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DUKINFIELD ST JOHN | £134k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HIGHAM (ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST) WITH MERSTON | £110k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |