THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, LITTLEWORTH
Parish Church of Church of England
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £43,824 at year-end, which is above the PCC's stated policy target of £31,567 (equivalent to three months of unrestricted payments). Although expenditure exceeded income for the year, the deficit was covered by previous endowments, and the trustees consider the higher reserve level prudent for uncertain times.
What the accounts disclose
“During the 2025 year the Church Members generously contributed £74,321 including gift aid (2024: £67,467) towards the church finances.” — page 7
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £31,567 (2023 £25,200).” — page 8
Trustees
- Rev Carl Ruddchair
- Anne Scott
- Anthony Paul Greaves
- Francis Tamba
- ISOBEL JOYCE WAKERELL
- Kevin John Brady
- Lynda Ryder
- Marianne Parkes
- Michael Spencer Lomas
- NICOLA WOODHOUSE
- Naomi Claire Blears
- Pamela Jayne Ayre
- Peter Fryatt
- Rev Susan Elizabeth Cooke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £101k | £125k |
| 31/12/2024 | £145k | £101k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £99k |
| 31/12/2022 | £85k | £91k |
| 31/12/2021 | £80k | £78k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, LITTLEWORTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £43,824 at year-end, which is above the PCC's stated policy target of £31,567 (equivalent to three months of unrestricted payments). Although expenditure exceeded income for the year, the deficit was covered by previous endowments, and the trustees consider the higher reserve level prudent for uncertain times. 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 JOHN THE BAPTIST, LITTLEWORTH | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S KINGS WORTHY | £191k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, WELLING | £363k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, HEATHERLANDS WITH THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD | £259k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, WEST WICKHAM | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARGARET'S WEST HOATHLY | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |