THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BICESTER EMMANUEL

Registered charity 1146630 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EMMANUEL PCC, BICESTER

Regular public worship open to all.Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved.Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groupsPromoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other groups.Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income

£215k

Latest spending

£262k

Registered

2012

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds decreased by £47,272 to £1,049,680, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £115,015. The trustees report that current reserves are approximately 4.43 months of general expenditure, which falls within their stated policy target of three to six months. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to six months of general fund expenditure (held: £115k)

“The PCC aims to maintain general reserves at such a level that working capital is maintained at a level equivalent to approximately three to six months’ general fund expenditure.” — page 10

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Remuneration paid to Rev Erika Biscoe (£16,397), Cheryl Clark (£15,122), Barbara Walton (£7,770), Ksenija Jackson (£4,928), and Lesley Wasley (£5,963).

“Other than as disclosed in Note 12, there were no other transactions made in respect of PCC Members, no other PCC Member received remuneration, benefit or reimbursement of travelling or other expenses relating to their role as trustees.” — page 17

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Compassion UK — “We are proud to partner with Compassion UK, supporting their vital work in empowering children and communities around the world.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev IAN ROWLAND BISCOEchair · trustee of 1 other charity
Alexandra Arthey
Annie Croxford
Barbara Anne Walton · trustee of 1 other charity
Beldina ELENSIA OWALLA
Brian Hall
Cheryl Lesley Clark
Darius Daryl Smith · trustee of 1 other charity
Deborah Rosemary Winson
Elizabeth Winson
IAN RUSSELL GODFREY
Jane Elizabeth Mitchell
Ksenija Jackson
Philip Croxford
Philip Wilson
REV CAROL HILL
Rachel Jolly
Rachel Williams
Rebekah Moore
Rev ERIKA BISCOE
Rev Peter George Hill
Rev Simon Ashley Mortimer
Roger Winson
Sarah Bargrove

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£215k	£262k
31/12/2023	£210k	£217k
31/12/2022	£192k	£218k
31/12/2021	£203k	£198k
31/12/2020	£181k	£193k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BICESTER EMMANUEL financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased by £47,272 to £1,049,680, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £115,015. The trustees report that current reserves are approximately 4.43 months of general expenditure, which falls within their stated policy target of three to six months. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BICESTER EMMANUEL	£215k	—	within	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BISLEY SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST AND WEST END HOLY TRINITY FY2025	£187k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, CHICHESTER FY2024	£118k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER'S CHURCH BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA FY2024	£126k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, BATTERSEA FY2024	£620k	—	below	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH HIGHER BEBINGTON FY2025	£241k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.