THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ALDRIDGE, DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD

Registered charity 1139511 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ALDRIDGE PCC

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The provision of young people's clubs and activities. Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities for senior citizens,parents and toddlers and others.

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Latest income

£528k

Latest spending

£567k

Registered

2010

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £38,878 in 2025, reversing a surplus from the previous year, due to a long-term downturn in voluntary giving and increased upkeep costs. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £191,282 provide a financial cushion, representing approximately four months of continued operation in an emergency. The charity remains solvent with sufficient cash balances to cover restricted fund commitments.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: to cover short-term needs (held: £191k)

“It is not the policy of the PCC to maintain a minimum balance on unrestricted reserves other than to cover short-term needs. The unrestricted reserves at the year-end of £191,282 would allow for a period of continued operation of around 4 months in the event of an emergency situation.” — page 7

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Jenny Doel, the wife of trustee Rev Steve Doel, was employed during the year as church lay worker in accordance with normal procedures and pay rates. Rev Doel was not involved in approving the terms of the appointment.

“Jenny Doel, the wife of trustee Rev Steve Doel, was employed during the year as church lay worker in accordance with normal procedures and pay rates. Rev Doel was not involved in approving the terms of the appointment.” — page 16

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income

£528k

Total spending

£567k

Cost of raising funds

£1

Reserves (reported)

£191k

Employees

Reported reserves equal ~4.0 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (78% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

ANDREW JEREMY DICKSON
Alison Young · trustee of 1 other charity
Annette Cook
Barbara Leech
CHRISTOPHER STANFORD
DAVID CLAYTON
Dr COLIN KERBOTSON FLENLEY
Ivor Wilkes
JAMES GILMOUR CHALMERS · trustee of 1 other charity
KATHLEEN ROBINSON
Kate Mason
Leslie Careless
Mark Chapman
Maureen Rouse
PHILIP JOHN YOUNG · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev DAVID SIMS · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev Patrick Stephen Doel · trustee of 2 other charities
STEPHEN FRANCIS HARRISON
Susan Jennifer Grundy · trustee of 1 other charity

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

Operates in: Walsall

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£528k	£567k
31/12/2024	£551k	£528k
31/12/2023	£517k	£551k
31/12/2022	£533k	£528k
31/12/2021	£486k	£523k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ALDRIDGE, DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £38,878 in 2025, reversing a surplus from the previous year, due to a long-term downturn in voluntary giving and increased upkeep costs. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £191,282 provide a financial cushion, representing approximately four months of continued operation in an emergency. The charity remains solvent with sufficient cash balances to cover restricted fund commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ALDRIDGE, DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD	£528k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST RICHARD ALDWICK FY2025	£141k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTERTON ST ANDREW FY2025	£692k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHEYLESMORE, COVENTRY FY2025	£114k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, CHICHESTER FY2024	£296k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OUR LADY AND SAINT NICHOLAS, LIVERPOOL FY2025	£150k	—	above	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.