THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WETHERBY WITH LINTON
Regular public worship for all; Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved; Promoting the whole mission of the Church through the provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special groups; Teaching of Christianity through sermons and small groups.
Objects
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £354,038, which is above the stated policy target of £54,866 (three months of unrestricted payments). The trustees report a surplus for the year and anticipate a financially secure 2026, noting that voluntary giving has held up well and rental income is expected to resume.
What the accounts disclose
“Diocesan Parish Share contribution: 110,000.00”
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds that equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £54,866.” — page 6
“The entire operations of St James’ is fundamentally sustained by volunteer labour. Without these individuals, the charity could not remain a going concern.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ALAN GRIMES
- Angela Hall
- Beatrice Emma Clare Beddoe
- David Andrew Bewell
- Elaine Kerel Hainsworth
- Gina Metcalfe
- Hugh David Turner
- JEAN HEATON
- Lorna Elizabeth Earle
- MARILYN SMITH
- Martin Paul Jones
- Neil Stobert
- ROBERT JAMES HASKINS
- Rev Matthew Peat
- Robin Matthew Wraith
- SUSAN DEBORAH TAYLOR
- Stephanie Joy Kemp
- VAL LUMSDEN
- William David Andrew Cottle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £250k | £242k |
| 31/12/2024 | £242k | £233k |
| 31/12/2023 | £225k | £238k |
| 31/12/2022 | £228k | £229k |
| 31/12/2021 | £256k | £229k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WETHERBY WITH LINTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £354,038, which is above the stated policy target of £54,866 (three months of unrestricted payments). The trustees report a surplus for the year and anticipate a financially secure 2026, noting that voluntary giving has held up well and rental income is expected to resume. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2019 | £2k | MAN WITH A PAN |