THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALCOT, BATH
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £25,759 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds to £219,763. Per the trustees' report, the charity has a reserves policy target of three months of current expenditure (approximately £60,000) and holds unrestricted reserves well above this threshold. The trustees have approved a plan to eliminate the annual deficit by the end of 2025 and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC has agreed that we should retain a long-term unrestricted reserve of three months of current expenditure (now being around £60,000), which is felt to represent a sensible balance between prudence and faith.” — page 18
“During the financial year Mrs Bryony Waterman (Spouse to Trustee Mr Andy Waterman) received £15,750 in staff costs in relation to administrative services provided to Walcot PCC in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 31
“During the financial year Mrs Suzanne Darwin (Spouse to Trustee Mr Dan Darwin) received £18,536 in staff costs in relation to administrative services provided to Walcot PCC in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 31
“During the financial year Mrs Bryony Waterman (Spouse to Trustee Mr Andy Waterman) received £15,750 in staff costs in relation to administrative services provided to Walcot PCC in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 31
“During the financial year Mrs Suzanne Darwin (Spouse to Trustee Mr Dan Darwin) received £18,536 in staff costs in relation to administrative services provided to Walcot PCC in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 31
“The downstairs kitchen and café area have been sublet to Honey Café Ltd, which serves coffee, cakes and lunches, Tuesday to Saturday each week.” — page 17
Trustees
- Rev Tim Gleghornchair
- Alastair Gibson
- Andy Waterman
- Ben James Kelsey
- Charles Tull
- Dan Darwin
- Fay Breed
- Lorri Penn
- Margaret Warne
- Matthew Judd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £260k | £287k |
| 31/12/2023 | £201k | £227k |
| 31/12/2022 | £200k | £214k |
| 31/12/2021 | £179k | £190k |
| 31/12/2020 | £188k | £206k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALCOT, BATH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £25,759 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds to £219,763. Per the trustees' report, the charity has a reserves policy target of three months of current expenditure (approximately £60,000) and holds unrestricted reserves well above this threshold. The trustees have approved a plan to eliminate the annual deficit by the end of 2025 and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
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