THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHORT HEATH WILLENHALL
The PCC has the main objective of promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the Christian Gospel and the doctrines of the Church of England. It also has maintenance responsibilities for Holy Trinity Church and Church Hall, the Furzebank Worship Centre, the Curates house at l3 Wesley Road, Short Heath, and the extended churchyard in Church Road, Short Heath.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the PCC aims to maintain approximately three months of running costs in reserves to cover emergencies and building work. The financial review notes that the principal income sources are collections and fees, while the structure of the Holy Trinity building requires regular maintenance and the churchyard needs constant upkeep. The trustees acknowledge challenges in setting aside financial reserves and note that both congregations are ageing.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC continues to aim to keep approximately three months running costs in reserves.” — page 4
Trustees
- WILLIAM JELLYMANchair
- BETTY MAVIS HARDING
- Barry Crook
- Bryn Evans
- GILLIAN EDYTHE OPLOCKY
- GWEN BUTT
- Helen Denny
- Janet Davies
- LINDA JELLYMAN
- POLLY HARDING
- Roger Frederick Wilcox
- Sally Tuckley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £86k | £82k |
| 31/12/2023 | £85k | £72k |
| 31/12/2022 | £104k | £94k |
| 31/12/2021 | £84k | £86k |
| 31/12/2020 | £60k | £71k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHORT HEATH WILLENHALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the PCC aims to maintain approximately three months of running costs in reserves to cover emergencies and building work. The financial review notes that the principal income sources are collections and fees, while the structure of the Holy Trinity building requires regular maintenance and the churchyard needs constant upkeep. The trustees acknowledge challenges in setting aside financial reserves and note that both congregations are ageing. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.