THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS LUTON
To enable as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community.
Objects
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £87,012, supported by a surplus from property rental and the church hall. However, the charity acknowledges a 20% shortfall in its Parish Share payment and notes that the vacancy of the Parish Administrator role has placed additional pressure on staff and volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“Planned Giving: £36,485 was received through the Parish Giving Scheme and regular methods.” — page 3
“We also express our thanks to our Independent Examiner, Andrew Rodell, who received a £200 gift in recognition of his professional oversight of our accounts.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 4
Trustees
- Rev Josias de Souzachair
- Aman Rajiv Devdas
- Denise Archer
- Elaine Ann Cleaver
- Gabrielle Minakshi Singh
- Graham Clifford Hosker
- MRS JACKY WILSON
- PHILIP DAVID HEATHCOTE
- PHILIP RICHARD LINE
- Raymond John Cooper
- Rev David Holland
- Sarah Maxine Samuel
- WINIFRED JOAN KINNINMONTH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £144k | £134k |
| 31/12/2024 | £102k | £120k |
| 31/12/2023 | £101k | £98k |
| 31/12/2022 | £86k | £101k |
| 31/12/2021 | £80k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS LUTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £87,012, supported by a surplus from property rental and the church hall. However, the charity acknowledges a 20% shortfall in its Parish Share payment and notes that the vacancy of the Parish Administrator role has placed additional pressure on staff and volunteers. 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 FRANCIS LUTON | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SUTTON | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS' STOPSLEY | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRISTCHURCH BUSHMEAD LUTON | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LOUTH | £615k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LONG DITTON | £212k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |