THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS WITH ST PETER'S SHREWSBURY
Enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community. Our Services and Worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. To welcome pilgrims, tourists and the public to our historic building; to facilitate education and provide information to those visitors.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,423 for the year, increasing total net assets to £397,865. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £33,954 are below their stated policy target of £65,000, a position they acknowledge and are working to rectify. The charity remains solvent with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves amounted to £33,954 (2024: -£52,448). This is lower than target.”
“During the year year there was one related party transaction. P Smith, spouse of H Smith (Trustee) is employed as the Director of Music for the Charity and recieved remuneration of £5,331 (2024£: 4,631)” — page 51
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/04/2022)
Trustees
- Bernice Doris Firmin
- Brian Morley Newman
- CHRISTINE JULIE POHARYSKYI
- DIANA JANE MORGAN
- Elizabeth Coley
- Frances Elizabeth Knight
- Hannah Smith
- Jane Elisabeth Magee
- Joan Greatbach Wood
- Jonathan Miles Kenny
- June Lillian Marshall
- Katherine May
- Martin Riddett
- Michael Charles Duckett
- Rev Pat Aldred
- Rev Stephanie Bridget Fahie
- Sarah Cooper
- Stefan William Poharyski
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £286k | £274k |
| 31/12/2024 | £246k | £207k |
| 31/12/2023 | £193k | £189k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £166k |
| 31/12/2021 | £195k | £311k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS WITH ST PETER'S SHREWSBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,423 for the year, increasing total net assets to £397,865. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £33,954 are below their stated policy target of £65,000, a position they acknowledge and are working to rectify. The charity remains solvent with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS WITH ST PETER'S SHREWSBURY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS WITH ST PETER'S SHREWSBURY as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST, THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Conservation and Environment |
| SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | FY2021 | £3k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Conservation and Environment |
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £2k | CRF21 Shrewsbury Abbey |
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £19k | CRF21 Shrewsbury Abbey |
| UK government | 14/10/2020 | £99k | CRF20: Parochial Church Council of the Parish of the Holy Cross (the Abbey), Shrewsbury |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/03/2016 | £250k | "Shrewsbury Abbey - Saints and Stones - a 21st Century Experience" |