THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
The members of the PCC are the Trustees of the charity and as a body are responsible for supporting the clergy in promoting the mission of the Church in the parish, evangelistic, pastoral, liturgical, social and ecumenical. It also carries the responsibility for maintaining the building of St James Church and the other property of the charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the keeping of accounting records or compliance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. The examiner stated they had no concerns and found no other matters requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Adam St John Bennett
- Andrew James Appleton
- Anna M Porter
- Anthony Fitzpatrick
- Benjamin Paul Hills
- Carol Patricia Edwards
- Frances Jane Shortland
- Israel Kwaku Togoh
- Peter Robert Johnston
- Priscilla Dansowaa Kankam
- Rachel Jayne Peacock
- Rev Judith Anne Hammill
- SUSAN MARCELLE SCHIBLI
- Sheila Anstead
- Tracey Nicola Appleton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £348k | £433k |
| 31/12/2024 | £391k | £417k |
| 31/12/2023 | £480k | £453k |
| 31/12/2022 | £414k | £411k |
| 31/12/2021 | £384k | £371k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, TUNBRIDGE WELLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the keeping of accounting records or compliance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. The examiner stated they had no concerns and found no other matters requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £30k |
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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 JAMES, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £348k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT THORLEY | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT COLWALL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES WITH ST MATTHEW, MUSWELL HILL | £841k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, CHORLEY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS AND ST PAUL WITH ST THOMAS THE MARTYR, OXFORD | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |