THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT YARMOUTH
Gt. Yarmouth PCC is made up from three churches. Each has its own Mission Statement relating to its area. All are involved in the following activities: Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. School Assembles. Ministering to the summer visiters. We also have a mission hall
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £295,130, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet day-to-day running costs and the Parish Share. The charity reported a net income of £614,986 against total expenditure of £216,517, resulting in a positive net movement in funds of £614,986. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the aim of the PCC to maintain sufficient funds in the general funds to meet day to day running costs of the PCC and to pay any additional sums towards the cost of the Parish Share.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- REV Simon William Wardchair
- Alex Fuller
- Anthony John Harris
- Dr PAUL PEARCE DAVIES
- JANE FREEMAN
- Jamie Colin Kemp
- Jeremy Edmund Charles Freeman
- MICHAEL JOHN HEWITT
- Michael Pearson
- Pamela Margaret Spychal
- Paul Albert Spychal
- Rev Elizabeth Kate Dawes
- Rev Jassica Geraldine Castillo-Burley
- Rev Richard Charles Washington
- Rosemary Bishop
- Susan Murtha
- Wendy Jean Betts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £570k | £217k |
| 31/12/2024 | £522k | £232k |
| 31/12/2023 | £231k | £210k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £153k |
| 31/12/2021 | £199k | £197k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT YARMOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £295,130, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet day-to-day running costs and the Parish Share. The charity reported a net income of £614,986 against total expenditure of £216,517, resulting in a positive net movement in funds of £614,986. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £47k | CRF21: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Yarmouth |
| UK government | 31/10/2020 | £6k | Minster Church of St Nicholas |
| UK government | 31/10/2020 | £19k | Minster Church of St Nicholas |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2019 | £7k | Young People's Youth Voices |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/03/2002 | £109k | "St Mary, Southtown Road" |