THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MELKSHAM
The PCC has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, in promoting in the parish, the whole mission of the Church of England, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small unrestricted deficit of £3,781 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £52,542. Total funds increased to £889,588, supported by significant tangible asset additions including the purchase of 41a Canon Square. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the financial statements accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 3 134,171 111,286 245,457” — page 41
“H Thomson, the wife of a council member, received £8,528 for her role as Children and Family Worker and £8,044 for reimbursement of other expenses (2024: £1,021 for providing childcare and for reimbursement of other expenses).” — page 49
“Mrs A Moioney, the wife of a council member, received £3,059 (salary and pensions contributions) for her role as Kids & Youth Co-Ordinator and received £770 for reimbursement of expenses.” — page 49
“H Thomson, the wife of a council member, received £8,528 for her role as Children and Family Worker and £8,044 for reimbursement of other expenses (2024: £1,021 for providing childcare and for reimbursement of other expenses).” — page 49
“Mrs A Moioney, the wife of a council member, received £3,059 (salary and pensions contributions) for her role as Kids & Youth Co-Ordinator and received £770 for reimbursement of expenses.” — page 49
“H Thomson, the wife of a council member, received £8,528 for her role as Children and Family Worker and £8,044 for reimbursement of other expenses (2024: £1,021 for providing childcare and for reimbursement of other expenses).” — page 49
“Mrs A Moioney, the wife of a council member, received £3,059 (salary and pensions contributions) for her role as Kids & Youth Co-Ordinator and received £770 for reimbursement of expenses.” — page 49
Trustees
- Rev Charlie Hector THOMSONchair
- Deborah Couzens
- Francis Moloney
- Gillian M Blackham
- Gregory Wilkinson
- Gwendoline Anne McLean
- Jennifer Dawn Allen
- Jonathan Trueman
- Peter John Maslen
- Richard Hucknall
- Stanford Cole
- Susan Hongxien Shi
- Timothy Ernest Just
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £164k | £167k |
| 31/12/2024 | £408k | £240k |
| 31/12/2023 | £276k | £234k |
| 31/12/2022 | £162k | £145k |
| 31/12/2021 | £131k | £135k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MELKSHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small unrestricted deficit of £3,781 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £52,542. Total funds increased to £889,588, supported by significant tangible asset additions including the purchase of 41a Canon Square. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the financial statements accorded with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2026 | £20k | Melksham Community Hub: 'Repair & Recharge' |