THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CLAYTON
St John's Church is part of the Diocese of Bradford, within the Church of England. We are a friendly evangelical Anglican church at the heart of Clayton village in Bradford. Our mission is making followers of Jesus Christ in Clayton and beyond, who show their love for God in worship, share their love for each other in fellowship and spread the love of Jesus in word and action.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have fallen to a deficit of £15,717.62, with total net assets at £5,032.18. The trustees report that the church has not been able to pay the full parish share to the diocese since 2022, aiming to pay 80% in 2025 and 100% in 2026. Despite this, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Our accounts’ health has improved from the low point at the end of 2022, although we are not yet quite back to pre-COVID levels of income and reserve.” — page 14
“Financially this year has been a qualified success for the Church, after allowing for financial irregularities.” — page 14
Trustees
- Barbara Bissset-Kennedy
- David Evans
- David John Allan
- Ellisha Hilda Blackwell
- Karen Michelle Holden
- Lynne Winter
- MRS PAM COLES
- Patricia Harrington
- Penelope Marion Silson
- Rachel Wilkinson
- Rev Adam Roebuck
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £125k | £154k |
| 31/12/2024 | £122k | £127k |
| 31/12/2023 | £125k | £107k |
| 31/12/2022 | £113k | £149k |
| 31/12/2021 | £114k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CLAYTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have fallen to a deficit of £15,717.62, with total net assets at £5,032.18. The trustees report that the church has not been able to pay the full parish share to the diocese since 2022, aiming to pay 80% in 2025 and 100% in 2026. Despite this, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2011 | £59k | The Community Rooms Phase 111 |