THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ALL SAINTS ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE
Regular public worship.Provision of sacred space for prayer & contemplation. Pastoral work.Visits to sick & bereaved.Teaching Christianity by sermons,small groups & taking assemblies in schools.Promotion of Christianity.Promoting the whole mission of the Church in activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers & other special need groups. Supporting other charities in the UK & overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves decreased to £69,000 from £89,000 in the prior year, with the general operational fund ending in a £5,500 deficit. The trustees consider the remaining reserves adequate for general operations, noting that the church strives to maintain a sustainable financial position where day-to-day expenditure is covered by income.
What the accounts disclose
“Most of this reduction relates to a legacy of nearly £21k and several one-off generous gift aided donations totalling £22k from church members having been received in the previous year.”
Trustees
- Rev John Rudland Fergusonchair
- ELAINE Bestwick
- JENNIFER MARY ROBERTS
- JENNIFER SUGDEN
- JIM BROOKES
- JULIE JACKSON
- Janette Lesley Smeeton
- Jill CROOKS
- Nigel Arthur Lane
- PHIL BESTWICK
- REV MARIAN BROOKES
- Rev Christopher John Graham
- SHIRLEY ANN BUXTON
- Samantha Davies
- Stella Maria Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £97k | £106k |
| 31/12/2024 | £146k | £90k |
| 31/12/2023 | £103k | £94k |
| 31/12/2022 | £93k | £95k |
| 31/12/2021 | £89k | £92k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ALL SAINTS ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves decreased to £69,000 from £89,000 in the prior year, with the general operational fund ending in a £5,500 deficit. The trustees consider the remaining reserves adequate for general operations, noting that the church strives to maintain a sustainable financial position where day-to-day expenditure is covered by income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.