THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM
Regular worship open to all. Sacred space for prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Religious assemblies in schools. Promoting Christianity. Home groups for regular Bible study and disucssion. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents, children and other groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £53,839 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a surplus from the previous year. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted and designated funds totaling £248,657, with a specific designated fund of £60,000 established to cover prospective parish share payments. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet obligations, and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC has a policy of holding between 3 months and 12 months prospective parish share payments in a designated fund.” — page 4
Trustees
- HEATHER HUNTER
- Heather Margaret Gates
- Hilary Martin
- Ian Kirkwood
- James Gillies
- Joanna Barron
- Joanna Johnston
- John Worton-Griffiths
- Martin Osborne
- Susan Elizabeth Jenner
- Timothy Ingold
- Wendy Lorraine Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £409k | £465k |
| 31/12/2024 | £360k | £347k |
| 31/12/2023 | £303k | £330k |
| 31/12/2022 | £300k | £325k |
| 31/12/2021 | £414k | £284k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £53,839 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a surplus from the previous year. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted and designated funds totaling £248,657, with a specific designated fund of £60,000 established to cover prospective parish share payments. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet obligations, and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2025 | £20k | Transforming Community Spaces at Christ Church |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM | £409k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHOBHAM WITH VALLEY END | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, DENMEAD | £148k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALTON-ON-THAMES | £385k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |