THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CIRENCESTER WITH WATERMOOR AND ST.LAWRENCE
The aim of the PCC, with the Vicar, is to promote, in the Parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through- Worship and prayer, learning about the gospel and developing knowledge and trust in Jesus- Provision of pastoral care- Missionary and outreach work
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £78,782 due to an operating loss, although this was offset by investment gains resulting in a net unrestricted gain of £13,164. The trustees report that the trajectory of continuing overspend remains a cause for concern and that finances need to improve to meet future challenges. However, the charity's free reserves of £621,705 significantly exceed the stated policy target of approximately £200,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC aims to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately 6 months of unrestricted expenditure (c.£200,000)” — page 8
“Mr J Lawrence was an employee, acting as a verger during the year.” — page 23
“The Parish of Cirencester Limited is effectively controlled by the PCC.” — page 22
Trustees
- Claire Diane Pearson
- Dr Hugh Falcon Thomas
- ERNEST JOHN LAWRENCE
- Genevieve Olivia Imogen Renshaw
- IAN WEIR ROBERTSON
- MARGARET PHYLLIS AUSTIN
- MICHAEL DUNCAN RALSTON
- Mark Victor Dennis
- Nigel Phillip Robbins
- Paul John Burt
- Paul Daniel Jones
- Pauline Teresa Samengo-Turner
- Penny Phillips
- Peter John Ewart
- Philippa Anne Burgon
- Phillip John Kerton
- Rev Graham Edwin Morris
- Rev Luke Brian Edmund Falvey
- Rosalind Ivison
- Samantha Jane Burt
- Shaun Edward Miles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £491k | £592k |
| 31/12/2023 | £456k | £506k |
| 31/12/2022 | £496k | £494k |
| 31/12/2021 | £378k | £589k |
| 31/12/2020 | £352k | £455k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CIRENCESTER WITH WATERMOOR AND ST.LAWRENCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £78,782 due to an operating loss, although this was offset by investment gains resulting in a net unrestricted gain of £13,164. The trustees report that the trajectory of continuing overspend remains a cause for concern and that finances need to improve to meet future challenges. However, the charity's free reserves of £621,705 significantly exceed the stated policy target of approximately £200,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/12/2024 | £77k | "Cirencester Churchyard Path Project" |
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £21k | CRF21 Parochial Church Council of Cirencester with Watermoor and St Lawrence |