THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,567 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,704,931 to £1,677,364. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was drawn from reserves that remained at a high level, with free reserves representing approximately 8 months' ordinary expenditure at the balance sheet date. The trustees note that while regular income was above budget, expenditure was also below budget, leading to a deficit £39,000 less than planned.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC has a long term aim to grow "free reserves" to be roughly equal to 5 months' expenditure, so as to provide against contingencies such as a sudden fall in income or unexpected major expenditure. Free reserves are defined as unrestricted funds, excluding fixed assets and excluding designated funds already set aside for specific purposes. At the balance sheet date the free reserves represented approximately 8 months' ordinary expenditure.” — page 13
“During the year remuneration totalling £30,143 (2022: £27,050) was paid to B Whaites (appointed a trustee in 2023) for their work as a Youth Minister.” — page 23
“During the year remuneration totalling £30,143 (2022: £27,050) was paid to B Whaites (appointed a trustee in 2023) for their work as a Youth Minister.” — page 23
“For the Pension Builder Classic section, the valuation revealed a deficit of £4.8m on the ongoing assumptions used.” — page 28
Trustees
- Bethany Whaites
- Claire Vander Plaetse
- Craig Robert Macpherson
- DUNCAN HALLIDAY
- David Smith
- Dr PAUL VAUGHAN COOPER
- Louise Whaites
- Neil Richards
- PAUL FITZGERALD RITCHIE
- Peter Day
- Peter Summerside
- Rocky Coles
- Sarah Alexander
- Sarah Jane Day
- Stephen Hewitson
- Thomas Burditt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £406k | £334k |
| 31/12/2023 | £317k | £344k |
| 31/12/2022 | £306k | £343k |
| 31/12/2021 | £407k | £329k |
| 31/12/2020 | £390k | £363k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,567 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,704,931 to £1,677,364. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was drawn from reserves that remained at a high level, with free reserves representing approximately 8 months' ordinary expenditure at the balance sheet date. The trustees note that while regular income was above budget, expenditure was also below budget, leading to a deficit £39,000 less than planned. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
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