THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHESTER
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. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution of literature. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,261 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a negative £2,232. The trustees note that these unrestricted funds are insufficient to cover normal expenditure. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the parish maintained financial stability by keeping bills up to date and continuing to pay the Parish Share.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves of (£2,232) (2023: £24,540) on unrestricted funds needs to be addressed as this insufficient to cover normal expenditure.” — page 5
“Wages costs were: Mr Jeremy Jones, the Organist who is also a churchwarden and member of the PCC. Gross Pay £3,360.00 (2023: £3,360.00) and Service Costs - PTO Costs £3,118 (2023: £771) a total of £6,478 (2023: £4131).There was no remuneration of key management personnel during the current or prior year.” — page 14
Trustees
- Angela Gwen Wood
- Clare Veronica Temple
- Felicity Jane Shufflebotham
- Jeremy Marten Jones
- KEITH EDWARD ALLEN BSc
- Philip Wong
- RACHEL ELISABETH BARLOW
- Rev Sarah Batchelor
- Timothy John Leaman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £82k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £100k | £113k |
| 31/12/2022 | £100k | £82k |
| 31/12/2021 | £273k | £312k |
| 31/12/2020 | £56k | £227k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,261 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a negative £2,232. The trustees note that these unrestricted funds are insufficient to cover normal expenditure. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the parish maintained financial stability by keeping bills up to date and continuing to pay the Parish Share. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.