THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, AYLESFORD
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves have decreased by over £12,500 in 2023, with the Treasurer warning that reserves may be depleted by a further £20,000 in 2024 if current trends continue. Despite this, the charity maintains a surplus of liquid unrestricted funds (£49,933) which exceeds its stated policy target of four months' unrestricted expenses (circa £30,000). The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts present a true and fair view in accordance with accounting records, with no matters requiring further attention.
What the accounts disclose
“I have previously raised this concern with the PCC and it has now been noticed by the Auditor who will be looking for the PCC, in 2024, to formulate a plan to at least neutralise these losses before we run out of liquid reserves.”
“Mrs A Keays, a member of the PCC, received remuneration for her role as Parish Adminstrator of £8,679 during 2023 (2022 £5,799). Her husband, Michael, received £2,412 (2022 £2,412) as remuneration for his role as Organist.” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2022) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2023).
Trustees
- Aline Ongley
- Ann Gladys Beale
- Desmond Nolan
- Emma Louise Parren
- JANET HOLDSTOCK
- Sharon Elizabeth Stigle
- Sheena Margaret Nolan
- Tania Dosoruth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £118k | £108k |
| 31/12/2023 | £115k | £118k |
| 31/12/2022 | £431k | £505k |
| 31/12/2021 | £366k | £431k |
| 31/12/2020 | £353k | £366k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, AYLESFORD financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves have decreased by over £12,500 in 2023, with the Treasurer warning that reserves may be depleted by a further £20,000 in 2024 if current trends continue. Despite this, the charity maintains a surplus of liquid unrestricted funds (£49,933) which exceeds its stated policy target of four months' unrestricted expenses (circa £30,000). The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts present a true and fair view in accordance with accounting records, with no matters requiring further attention. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
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