THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEWS, ARBORFIELD

Registered charity 1146779 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ARBORFIELD PCC

The provision of public worship, teaching, evangelism of Christ our Lord and pastoral work throughout the community.

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Latest income

£119k

Latest spending

£122k

Registered

2012

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £3,265 for the year, with total income of £119,167 against expenditure of £122,432. The trustees report unrestricted cash reserves of £166,356, which significantly exceed their stated policy target of approximately £19,000 (two months' income). The charity relies on voluntary donations and notes that its activities are primarily carried out by volunteers.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two months income (held: £166k)

“The reserves policy of the charity is to hold cash reserves which equate to a minimum of 2 months income at all times. For the 2024 year end this would require approximately £19,000 of cash reserve.” — page 4

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The Charity is reliant on the support of voluntary donations to enable it to continue operating. The trustees believe that support will continue and that the Charity will continue to operate.” — page 4

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The PCC pay Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust a proportion of benefice’s parish share, which Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust subsequently provide to the Diocese (2024: £28,902) who provide Rev. Kearns with a stipend and accommodation to carry out his role as Rector.

“The PCC pay Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust a proportion of benefice’s parish share, which Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust subsequently provide to the Diocese (2024: £28,902) who provide Rev. Kearns with a stipend and accommodation to carry out his role as Rector. As Rector Rev. Kearns remains a member of the PCC and hence a trustee.” — page 10

“Since 27th October 2024 Rev. Lingwood and the family receive accommodation in the School House which is rented from the PCC by the Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust at a rate of £1782 pcm. In addition Iain Lingwood pays a peppercorn rent of 10 pcm to the PCC.” — page 10

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The PCC rents School House to the Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust for the Associate Minister's accommodation at £1,782 pcm plus a £10 peppercorn rent from the minister.

“The PCC pay Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust a proportion of benefice’s parish share, which Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust subsequently provide to the Diocese (2024: £28,902) who provide Rev. Kearns with a stipend and accommodation to carry out his role as Rector. As Rector Rev. Kearns remains a member of the PCC and hence a trustee.” — page 10

“Since 27th October 2024 Rev. Lingwood and the family receive accommodation in the School House which is rented from the PCC by the Arborfield and Barkham Parish Churches Trust at a rate of £1782 pcm. In addition Iain Lingwood pays a peppercorn rent of 10 pcm to the PCC.” — page 10

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

ALISON ELIZABETH CALDWELL
Alexander James Kershaw
Anthony James Pollock
Felicity Claire Davidson Singh
Jonathan Green
Joseph Frank Brown
LYNN MCBURNIE
Patricia Fryer
Rebecca Lauren Juliet Holloway
Rev ANDREW PHILIP KEARNS · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev Iain Alexander Lingwood
Robert Hughes
Ruth Louise Kershaw

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

Operates in: Reading · Wokingham

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£119k	£122k
31/12/2023	£126k	£126k
31/12/2022	£218k	£109k
31/12/2021	£175k	£128k
31/12/2020	£162k	£158k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEWS, ARBORFIELD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £3,265 for the year, with total income of £119,167 against expenditure of £122,432. The trustees report unrestricted cash reserves of £166,356, which significantly exceed their stated policy target of approximately £19,000 (two months' income). The charity relies on voluntary donations and notes that its activities are primarily carried out by volunteers. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BARKHAM	1	£12k

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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 ST BARTHOLOMEWS, ARBORFIELD	£119k	—	0	above	—	noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH HEELEY WITH ARBOURTHORNE AND NORFOLK PARK FY2024	£100k	—	0	above	—	no doubt
ARBORFIELD AND BARKHAM PARISH CHURCHES TRUST FY2025	£434k	£60,001 - £70,000	1	below	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BONIFACE, QUINTON ROAD WEST FY2024	£230k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES REDCLIFFE GARDENS FY2024	£310k	Under £60,000	0	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY'S, OVERTON, DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER FY2025	£230k	—	0	above	—	no doubt

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