THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, COWFOLD
Regular public worship open to all; Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; Pastoral work, visiting the sick and bereaved; Teaching Christianity though sermons, courses and small groups; Taking assemblies, teaching and governance in the local C of E school; Provision of weekly Friday Cafe; Oversight of Church Mice toddler group; Supporting other UK and overseas charities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £3,943 for the year, with total incoming resources of £38,393 against outgoing resources of £34,450. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £13,581, which is above the stated policy target of £7,500. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters reported.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance of £7,500 on the general unrestricted fund, equating to approximately three months’ worth of unrestricted payments, as a contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 8
“The PCC supports the clergy by paying 50% of Council Tax and water charges for The Vicarage plus other costs of travel, telephone, broadband and printing. All these costs are shared equally with the PCC of Lower Beeding Parish, with whom we share our parish priest.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/08/2023)
Trustees
- Rev Susan Whartonchair
- AIDAN FRANCIS FAVELL
- ANITA CASEY
- Gill Carpenter
- HELEN STANFIELD
- JEANETTE GALBRAITH BALDWIN
- KAY LOUISE BLACKWELL
- LINDA MURPHY
- Lorna Dimmock
- Rev MARTIN MILLS
- SIMON VICTOR LANGTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £34k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £28k |
| 31/12/2021 | £34k | £33k |
| 31/12/2020 | £35k | £64k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, COWFOLD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £3,943 for the year, with total incoming resources of £38,393 against outgoing resources of £34,450. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £13,581, which is above the stated policy target of £7,500. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters reported. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.