THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, CLITHEROE
We worship God and provide opportunities for fellowship. We nurture the musical tradition. We visit the sick and encourage prayer. We provide education in the Christian Faith and through our minister support learning and worship in local schools.We care for the church building. We support the needy at home and abroad. We keep the building open and offer funerals, weddings and baptisms.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church experienced diminishing financial resources as congregations shrunk and outgoings overtook income, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £106,040 to £101,960. The St. Mary's Centre report explicitly notes it is 'not in a good financial position' with reserves depleting due to increased energy costs. Despite these challenges, the church secured a significant reduction in its parish share and received external funding for specific repairs.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Paul Sherwoodchair
- Anne Binnie
- COLIN SCOTT
- Diana Jean Wilkins
- Edward Lazo Scott
- Joanna Robinson
- John Howard Riley
- KEITH JACKSON
- Kenneth John Robinson
- Luke Lowry
- MERLE ALLEN
- Mrs L Ainsworth
- Susan Elizabeth Wrathall
- Susan Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £134k | £125k |
| 31/12/2024 | £101k | £123k |
| 31/12/2023 | £106k | £109k |
| 31/12/2022 | £125k | £149k |
| 31/12/2021 | £117k | £118k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, CLITHEROE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church experienced diminishing financial resources as congregations shrunk and outgoings overtook income, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £106,040 to £101,960. The St. Mary's Centre report explicitly notes it is 'not in a good financial position' with reserves depleting due to increased energy costs. Despite these challenges, the church secured a significant reduction in its parish share and received external funding for specific repairs.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GRANTSCAPE | 1 | £80k |
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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 MAGDALENE, CLITHEROE | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN HEACHAM | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRISTLETON | £478k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, YARM | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LUKE FARNWORTH WIDNES | £327k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GORLESTON ST MARY MAGDALENE | £279k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |