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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Portsdown and Purbrook

Registered charity 1137597 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CHRIST CHURCH PORTSDOWN, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH PORTSDOWN

Latest income
£271k
Latest spending
£191k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the parish received a substantial legacy in 2024, which prevented unrestricted funds from being almost depleted. The PCC notes that finance remained a challenge due to necessary maintenance expenditure, but the Diocesan Parish Share is expected to decrease in 2025. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the accounts are fairly presented.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: up to one quarter of the previous year's total expenditure in unrestricted funds (held: £776k)
“The PCC Reserves Policy is to maintain up to one quarter of the previous year's total expenditure in unrestricted funds, with cash reserves not falling below one twelfth of the previous year's expenditure.” — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administrator employed by Crookhorn PCC, reimbursed by Portsdown and Purbrook PCC
“An administrator was employed by Crookhorn PCC, with Portsdown and Purbrook PCC reimbursing Crookhorn PCC for 7.5 hrs/week of her time.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Hampshire · Portsmouth City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£271k£191k
31/12/2024£239k£193k
31/12/2023£148k£167k
31/12/2022£115k£123k
31/12/2021£110k£103k

Common questions

Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Portsdown and Purbrook financially healthy?

The accounts state that the parish received a substantial legacy in 2024, which prevented unrestricted funds from being almost depleted. The PCC notes that finance remained a challenge due to necessary maintenance expenditure, but the Diocesan Parish Share is expected to decrease in 2025. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the accounts are fairly presented. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND1£2k

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