THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARYS CHURCH WOOTTON BEDS
Christian church
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £157,678, but expenditure of £149,847 resulted in a surplus of £7,830, which would have been a deficit had the church not withheld part of its Parish Share payment. The trustees note that the charity's ability to meet obligations has been impacted in 2024 due to this shortfall, although unrestricted reserves increased to £22,471.
What the accounts disclose
“Throughout the year we maintained our reserve fund at £10,000, this allows us to meet our obligation in terms of staff salaries and church running costs for a period of two months.” — page 9
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2023) → no going-concern doubt (FY2024).
Trustees
- Rev Joseph Adewalechair
- ALISON REED-THOMSETT
- Allyson Cable
- Annette Hart
- Claire Brice
- HAZEL CATHERINE SANDERS
- Jean-Michel Rodrigues
- John Charles Lambert
- Jonathan Joy
- Katharine Wilson
- Matthew Robert Hearn
- PAULINE YVONNE KENDALL
- Rev Peter John Stephens
- Richard Frossell
- Susan Margaret Lambert
- TIMOTHY JAMES DILLSTONE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £158k | £150k |
| 31/12/2023 | £152k | £160k |
| 31/12/2022 | £160k | £147k |
| 31/12/2021 | £149k | £147k |
| 31/12/2020 | £161k | £151k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARYS CHURCH WOOTTON BEDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £157,678, but expenditure of £149,847 resulted in a surplus of £7,830, which would have been a deficit had the church not withheld part of its Parish Share payment. The trustees note that the charity's ability to meet obligations has been impacted in 2024 due to this shortfall, although unrestricted reserves increased to £22,471. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ST MARYS CHURCH WOOTTON BEDS | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY CHOLSEY | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, DISS | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BEDDINGTON | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BALCOMBE | £112k | — | 0 | above | 45.2% | no doubt |