THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY-THE-VIRGIN, BATHWICK
The Church provides regular public worship open to all, pastoral work visiting the sick and bereaved, teaching of Christianity, taking of religious assemblies in its school, provides activities and the use of its hall for parents and todlers and other special needs groups, supports a large number of charities, both religious and secular, in the UK and overseas and publishes a parish magazine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have diminished to £61,189 following a net reduction in funds of £16,046 due to investment value falls and expenditure on major projects. The budget for the following year anticipates a deficit of £17,165 unless congregational giving increases. Despite these deficits, the charity reports it has been able to meet its obligations.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2021)
Trustees
- Rev Peter Richard Henderson Edwards SSCchair
- ANDREW GEOFFREY ALEXANDER PARKER
- Caroline Elizabeth Redfern
- DIANA ELIZABETH HARRISON
- Dominic Taylor
- Dr MARILYN JOAN KIRBY
- Janet Iris Howard
- Margaret Clare Goodhart
- NICHOLAS PETER LENNARD
- NICOLA JANE PARKER
- STEPHEN WILLIAM HOWARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £179k | £190k |
| 31/12/2024 | £152k | £210k |
| 31/12/2023 | £390k | £574k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £217k |
| 31/12/2021 | £511k | £134k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY-THE-VIRGIN, BATHWICK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have diminished to £61,189 following a net reduction in funds of £16,046 due to investment value falls and expenditure on major projects. The budget for the following year anticipates a deficit of £17,165 unless congregational giving increases. Despite these deficits, the charity reports it has been able to meet its obligations. 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. MARY-THE-VIRGIN, BATHWICK | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH,ST LUKE | £180k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S ELY | £462k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BIDEFORD | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, NAILSEA | £109k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |