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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BENEDICTS, CAMBRIDGE

Registered charity 1139506 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST BENE'T'S CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE

Latest income
£155k
Latest spending
£213k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted income decreased by £36,103.36 compared to the previous year, largely due to the absence of a £30,000 legacy and a VAT rebate received in 2022. Despite this drop, the charity maintained its operations and paid its full parish share of £78,136.02, while holding unrestricted investments valued at over £1.2 million. The trustees have established a reserves policy targeting approximately £18,000 in general reserves to cover three months of average turnover.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“During the year the PCC employed a part-time Parish Administrator. The total cost of employment was £20,280.48 including pension contributions, and employer’s national insurance contributions.” — page 14
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Diocese of Ely paid stipends for multiple clergy members (Anna Matthews, Sophie Young, Ed Green, James Gardom).
“Anna Matthews held the office of Vicar of St Bene’t’s until her death in March 2023, and was paid for this role by the Diocese of Ely. Olga Fabrikant-Burke was a Self-Supporting Assistant Curate. Sophie Young was paid a half-stipend by the Diocese of Ely as Associate Priest. Ed Green’s stipend was paid by the Diocese of Ely. Since becoming Interim Priest-in-Charge in July 2023, James Gardom’s stipend has been paid for by the Diocese of Ely.” — page 14
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£155k£213k
31/12/2024£201k£440k
31/12/2023£164k£184k
31/12/2022£200k£229k
31/12/2021£155k£181k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BENEDICTS, CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted income decreased by £36,103.36 compared to the previous year, largely due to the absence of a £30,000 legacy and a VAT rebate received in 2022. Despite this drop, the charity maintained its operations and paid its full parish share of £78,136.02, while holding unrestricted investments valued at over £1.2 million. The trustees have established a reserves policy targeting approximately £18,000 in general reserves to cover three months of average turnover. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BENEDICTS, CAMBRIDGE earn?

Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.

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