THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW'S COUNTESTHORPE
Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the financial year was challenging, with funds starting 2026 at very low levels. The trustees explicitly note the possibility that the charity will be unable to pay its 2026 Parish Contribution to the Diocese in full.
What the accounts disclose
“The funding needed comes mainly from the donations of individuals and a few fundraising initiatives during the year. Much of the upkeep of the Cornerstone and No 1 Main Street is funded by rent and fees for lettings. A Parish Contribution is paid to the Diocese of Leicester for the salaries of the stipendiary clergy and central services.” — page 2
“So 2026 has started with funds very low and the possibility that we shall be unable to pay our 2026 Parish Contribution in full.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev Richard Frank Reakeschair
- Alison Dale
- Anne Jelves
- Christine Frances Baxter
- Deborah Perkins
- Dr Sally Anne Bailey
- EVA MORRIS
- Emma Adams
- Gail Elizabeth Mackley
- JUNE AINGE
- Jacqueline McAughey
- Jacqueline Sturrock
- Jason Watkiss
- John Cook
- Lindsey Jelves
- Mrs H Stokes
- Rachel Pound
- Stephen Bailey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £137k | £133k |
| 31/12/2024 | £139k | £129k |
| 31/12/2023 | £123k | £117k |
| 31/12/2022 | £135k | £108k |
| 31/12/2021 | £103k | £117k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW'S COUNTESTHORPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the financial year was challenging, with funds starting 2026 at very low levels. The trustees explicitly note the possibility that the charity will be unable to pay its 2026 Parish Contribution to the Diocese in full. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ST ANDREW'S COUNTESTHORPE | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESHALL (HOLY TRINITY & ST CHADS) | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EPPING | £323k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW, THE WESTLANDS | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST WULSTAN, SELLY PARK, BIRMINGHAM | £358k | — | 0 | unclear | 100.0% | noted |