THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FAWLEY, WINCHESTER DIOCESE
We provide regular public worship open to all within Church of England tradition. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Messy Church and Sunday Activities for children and monthly Cafe service open to all. We are actively involved with the local schools and community. Two of our churches provide community hall facilities and we maintaining a 12th century parish church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the parish operated with an underlying operating deficit of £14,428.46 in 2025, which was covered by the net proceeds from the sale of the St Francis property. The closing unrestricted reserves stand at £259,938.91, providing a significant buffer, although the treasurer notes that ongoing church running costs exceed monthly income and require drawing on reserves if the property sale proceeds are not utilized for capital repairs.
What the accounts disclose
“Sale of St Francis £205,420.66”
“Having the money from the sale of St Francis has meant that our churches can survive but only if our parishioners continue to give as generously as they have in the past.” — page 26
“the sale to the Waterside Family Church was finally signed off.”
“In very practical terms we continued to address outstanding Governance and Financial issues during 2025, and Dawn has continued to work hard on getting good financial practice and policies in place.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- Alistair McNaught
- Christine Glass
- DAVID J K CHAPPELL
- DAWN ELAINE PALMBY
- Gill Bottrell
- Janet Pinchin
- Lawrence Rideal
- MARY LYDIA HURST B.ED
- MRS TERRY MCNAUGHT
- Marlene Delauney
- Patricia Peckham
- Susan Harding Mrs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £278k | £87k |
| 31/12/2024 | £67k | £80k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £71k |
| 31/12/2021 | £54k | £81k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FAWLEY, WINCHESTER DIOCESE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the parish operated with an underlying operating deficit of £14,428.46 in 2025, which was covered by the net proceeds from the sale of the St Francis property. The closing unrestricted reserves stand at £259,938.91, providing a significant buffer, although the treasurer notes that ongoing church running costs exceed monthly income and require drawing on reserves if the property sale proceeds are not utilized for capital repairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FAWLEY, WINCHESTER DIOCESE | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WELWYN AND WOOLMER GREEN | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GRAYS NORTH AND STIFFORD IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN FARNCOMBE | £183k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, PRITTLEWELL | £249k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |