THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FENISCOWLES IMMANUEL
PROVISION OF REGULAR RELIGIOUS SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND OFERS A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS TO RATHER
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,874 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2025. Despite this deficit, the cash balance carried forward was £36,967, which the trustees note is above their policy target of £35,000 (equivalent to six months of expected payments). The charity maintains a conservative investment policy and holds restricted endowment funds for building repairs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least six months unrestricted expected payments. This is equivalent to £35,000.” — page 8
“The net result for the year was a deficit of receipts over payments of £34,874 on unrestricted funds.” — page 8
“During the year the Parochial Church Council paid £47,140 (2024- £42,509) to The Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance Limited, a registered charity. This constituted the “Parish Share” which is set by The Blackbum Diocesan Board of Finance Limited, who utilise this funding to pay the stipends of vicars of the Blackburn diocesan and support the teaching of the Church of England faith.” — page 13
Trustees
- Alexander Woods
- Diane Entwistle
- Dr Rhiannon Kate Naylor
- JOANNA DUCKWORTH-CROWELL
- JOHN DUCKWORTH
- JUDITH ANN MARSH
- Karen Woods
- Linda Moulden
- MARGARET BANKS
- MARGARET ELIZABETH DUCKWORTH
- PHIL ENTWISTLE
- Rev Bryn George Naylor
- Robert Graeme Duck
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £93k | £126k |
| 31/12/2024 | £105k | £106k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £75k |
| 31/12/2022 | £84k | £70k |
| 31/12/2021 | £74k | £68k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FENISCOWLES IMMANUEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,874 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2025. Despite this deficit, the cash balance carried forward was £36,967, which the trustees note is above their policy target of £35,000 (equivalent to six months of expected payments). The charity maintains a conservative investment policy and holds restricted endowment funds for building repairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.