THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST. DUNSTAN'S, CRANBROOK
St. Dunstan's, the parish church of Cranbrook, seeks to serve the Mission of God in the town and surrounding areaThe Mission of St Dunstan'sSt. Dunstan's exists for the glory of God and as a sign of God's Kingdom in the world. This Mission is expressed through being:A Welcoming ChurchAn Outreaching ChurchA Caring ChurchA Worshipping ChurchA Growing Church
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £40,990 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £81,358 to £40,368. The PCC notes that there are adequate reserves for the current year's operations despite rising costs. Plans are in place to promote donations and fundraising to ensure the 2025 budget is achieved.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alun Aneuryn Jones
- Andrew John Gasson
- Celia Quarrington
- Elizabeth Hancock
- Janette Isobel Lloyd
- Margaret Day
- REV CANON JOHN TAPPER
- Rev Richard King
- Susan Mary Hooper
- Valerie Ann Piper
- William Michael Day
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £125k | £120k |
| 31/12/2023 | £109k | £119k |
| 31/12/2022 | £149k | £136k |
| 31/12/2021 | £125k | £109k |
| 31/12/2020 | £157k | £197k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST. DUNSTAN'S, CRANBROOK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £40,990 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £81,358 to £40,368. The PCC notes that there are adequate reserves for the current year's operations despite rising costs. Plans are in place to promote donations and fundraising to ensure the 2025 budget is achieved. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 16/10/2019 | £5k | Grant to St. Dunstan's PCC |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/12/2013 | £217k | "Restoration and improvements to the tower of St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook" |
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- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DUNSTAN WITH HOLY CROSS, CANTERBURY
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- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DUNSTABLE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CRANLEY OTHERWISE CRANLEIGH
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- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Cranham Park
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST. DUNSTAN'S, CRANBROOK | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DUNSTAN WITH HOLY CROSS, CANTERBURY | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DUNSTAN AND ALL SAINTS, STEPNEY | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF DUNSTABLE | £282k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CRANLEY OTHERWISE CRANLEIGH | £313k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BROUGHTON ASTLEY AND CROFT WITH STONEY STANTON | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |