THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S SANDIWAY
Provision of a church building for Christian worship, baptisms, weddings, funerals, occasional exhibitions & concerts etc. Provision of a separate parish hall which is largely used by the wider & secular community for various community group activities. Pastoral support. The provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos. Donations to UK based charities which help the disadvanataged.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £106,455 at year-end, which is above the PCC's stated policy target range of £27,000 to £92,000. The charity reported a net profit of £10,474 for the year, driven by increased regular giving and the sale of church land, allowing it to meet its expenditure obligations without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“This range is currently £27,000 to £92,000.” — page 25
“PCC members have during the year received reimbursement of items of expenditure properly incurred upon the business of the PCC.” — page 39
Trustees
- Rev Ruth Elizabeth Mockchair
- Alison Mary Fletcher
- Andrew William Carter BSC
- Ann Lucas
- Benjamin Patrick Fletcher
- ERIC WRIGHT
- Heather Margaret Williams
- Jane Green
- Janet Elizabeth Buttanshaw
- John Goulden
- Nicola Ellen Cowie
- Paul Gerrard Stevenson
- Peter Westwood
- SUE HADDEN
- Stewart Hadden
- Susan Amanda Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £162k | £150k |
| 31/12/2024 | £129k | £134k |
| 31/12/2023 | £138k | £133k |
| 31/12/2022 | £168k | £124k |
| 31/12/2021 | £120k | £127k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S SANDIWAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £106,455 at year-end, which is above the PCC's stated policy target range of £27,000 to £92,000. The charity reported a net profit of £10,474 for the year, driven by increased regular giving and the sale of church land, allowing it to meet its expenditure obligations without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2015 | £10k | Pop up coffee lounge @ St. John's |