The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Acton with Worleston
St Mary's Church Acton and St Oswald's Church Worleston provide Church of England services including baptisms weddings and funerals.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a total deficit of £26,903 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income. The trustees note that the routine deficit averages over £2,000 per month and they are considering options to reduce or eliminate it. Despite this, total fund balances remained substantial at £450,863, though unrestricted undesignated reserves fell to £19,924, which is below the stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“at the year end the balance of unrestricted undesignated funds was less than this at £19,924”
“The PCC has sought advice from the diocese and is considering options for reducing or eliminating the deficit on its routine work.” — page 3
Trustees
- REV ANNE LAWSONchair
- Ann Elizabeth Dale Williams
- Brian Neville Titterington
- CHARLES HULL
- Claire Elizabeth Lewis-Jones
- DEANA JOAN EMERTON
- Isobel Margaret Burnley
- JOYCE MARGARET PERCIVAL
- Jacqueline Dolores Hatton
- Linda Jones
- Mary Elizabeth Titterington
- Penni Jean Doyle
- Philip Charles Percival
- ROSEMARY ELIZABETH SHAW
- STEPHEN ALBERT DAVIES
- William Edward Emerton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £91k | £118k |
| 31/12/2023 | £84k | £113k |
| 31/12/2022 | £88k | £94k |
| 31/12/2021 | £61k | £118k |
| 31/12/2020 | £53k | £102k |
Common questions
Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Acton with Worleston financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a total deficit of £26,903 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income. The trustees note that the routine deficit averages over £2,000 per month and they are considering options to reduce or eliminate it. Despite this, total fund balances remained substantial at £450,863, though unrestricted undesignated reserves fell to £19,924, which is below the stated policy target. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.