THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER BOLTON-LE-MOORS
Financial health, per its FY2021 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,037 on unrestricted funds for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted fund balances from £124,033 to £107,481. The trustees report that they hold six months' average expenditure in bank accounts and easily realisable investments, a policy they state has been achieved throughout the year. The charity relies on congregational giving, grants, and third-party usage for income, with total unrestricted income of £110,879 against unrestricted expenditure of £126,180.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC consider that they should hold six month's average expenditure in bank accounts and easily realisable investments which has been achieved throughout the year.” — page 5
“The Trustees donated monies amounting to £19,650 by way of weekly/monthly giving. Bolton Parish Church Repair Fund is owed £40,195 by the PCC. The Trustees who sit on the PCC as well as this Charity are Rev Canon Dr C Bracegirdle (the Vicar), A J Mitchell, Canon J Walsh OBE and E F Weston. The PCC paid Bolton Parish Educational Foundation £3,000 for use of the Hall and its facilities during the year. The amount charged is in line with what would be charged to an external charity. The Bolton Parish Educational Foundation donated use of one car parking space at the Church Hall to the PCC for Rev Canon Dr C Bracegirdle's use in his capacity as Vicar of Bolton Parish Church. The market cost of a car parking space is £500 per year and has been recognised as income and expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities. The Bolton Parish Educational Foundation also donated use of one car parking space at the Church Hall to the Hulme's Bolton Lectureship Charity Estate who then donated it to the PCC for the Lecturer's use. The market cost of a car parking space is £500 for this year and has been recognised as income and expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities. The Trustees who sit on the PCC as well as this Charity are Rev Canon Dr C Bracegirdle, A J Mitchell, Canon J Walsh OBE and E F Weston. The Markland Trust gave grants totalling £11,188 for the various items mentioned in note 2e. The Trustees who sit on the PCC as well as this Charity are Rev Canon Dr C Bracegirdle, A Forrester, G Whalley, AJ Mitchell, E F Weston, DJ Eckersley and CanonJ Walsh OBE. The Hulme's Bolton Lectureship Charity pays the salary and towards the expenses of the Lecturer Rev I Hepburn while the PCC pay the balance of his expenses. The Hulme's Bolton Lectureship Charity Estate Trustees agreed a grant of £14,000 towards the expenses and living accommodation of the Lecturer.” — page 13
Trustees
- ANDREW JOHN MITCHELL
- Canon John Walsh
- DAVID JAMES ECKERSLEY
- DAVID MORLIDGE
- EVELYN FRANCES WESTON
- GEOFFREY WHALLEY
- HELEN HAYWOOD
- IAN DARBYSHIRE
- LESLEY MARGARET EASTERMAN
- SARAH HOBSON
- TREVOR JOHN WHILLAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £176k | £173k |
| 31/12/2023 | £146k | £174k |
| 31/12/2022 | £183k | £181k |
| 31/12/2021 | £144k | £169k |
| 31/12/2020 | £154k | £170k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER BOLTON-LE-MOORS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,037 on unrestricted funds for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted fund balances from £124,033 to £107,481. The trustees report that they hold six months' average expenditure in bank accounts and easily realisable investments, a policy they state has been achieved throughout the year. The charity relies on congregational giving, grants, and third-party usage for income, with total unrestricted income of £110,879 against unrestricted expenditure of £126,180. Its FY2021 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/01/1996 | £68k | "Bolton Parish Church, Bolton-le-Moors, Bolton - restoration appeal (Phase III)" |