THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT PAUL, MARTON, BLACKPOOL

Registered charity 1135687 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MARTON, SAINT PAUL P.C.C.

THE PROVISION OF WORSHIP ASWELL AS PASTORAL ACTIVITY AND SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA OF MARTON, BLACKPOOL,LANCASHIRE. ALSO PROVIDES BUILDINGS FACILITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO USE

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Latest income

£64k

Latest spending

£64k

Registered

2010

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £85 for the year, contrasting with a significant deficit in the prior year. However, the trustees note that reserves have not been maintained at the policy target level and the charity is reliant on continued support from the Diocese. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, assuming continued support from the Diocese of Blackburn when required.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £28k; policy: three and six month’s expenditure)

“This level of reserves has not been maintained throughout the year and the Parochial Church Council is reliant on continued support from the Diocese in this respect.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The accounts have been drawn up on the going concern basis, which assumes the continued support of the Diocese of Blackburn when required.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

ANTHEA MARY GILLER
Beverley Clews · trustee of 1 other charity
DIANE EMERY
JACQUELINE COOKSON B.ED,LLCM.
Jayne Riding
KATHLEEN WINIFRED MONTGOMERY · trustee of 1 other charity
KENNETH OLDFIELD
Marianne Elizabeth Cottier-Brown
PAULINE WILSON
Pamela Boak
Rev Ian Rushton · trustee of 2 other charities
Rev Lesley Anne Atkins
STEVEN WHITWORTH

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Blackpool

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£64k	£64k
31/12/2024	£68k	£93k
31/12/2023	£76k	£64k
31/12/2022	£52k	£73k
31/12/2021	£94k	£57k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT PAUL, MARTON, BLACKPOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £85 for the year, contrasting with a significant deficit in the prior year. However, the trustees note that reserves have not been maintained at the policy target level and the charity is reliant on continued support from the Diocese. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, assuming continued support from the Diocese of Blackburn when required. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.