THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, EAST GRINSTEAD
Regular public worship open to all.The provision of sacred space forpersonal prayer and contemplation.Taking of religious assemblies inschools.Promoting the whole mission of theChurch through provision ofactivities for senior citizens, parentsand toddlers and other special needgroups.Supporting other charities in the UKand overseas
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £110,079.22 against total payments of £112,803.80, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees report notes that unrestricted reserves are currently very low, with the General Reserve balance at £342.64, which is significantly below the stated policy target of two months' worth of unrestricted payments.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding property) which equates to approximately two months' worth of unrestricted payments as a contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 15
“The year end reports were not finalised in time to have an independent review prior to annual leave by the Treasurer and the Independent Examiner, therefore the report will be circulated after the APCM, when they have been reviewed.” — page 25
Trustees
- ADAM CHARLES WOGANchair
- DAVID JOHN GARRETT
- Dr KAREN ELIZABETH ROSE BSC. PHD
- Elena Christina Mary Smith
- Graham Loving
- Julie Isabel Orton
- Moona Winsor
- Richard Gambiragio
- STEVE POND
- Susan O Neill
- Wendy Arron Champagne Breeze
- William Kenneth Becker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £110k | £113k |
| 31/12/2024 | £118k | £100k |
| 31/12/2023 | £114k | £123k |
| 31/12/2022 | £150k | £112k |
| 31/12/2021 | £87k | £122k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, EAST GRINSTEAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £110,079.22 against total payments of £112,803.80, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees report notes that unrestricted reserves are currently very low, with the General Reserve balance at £342.64, which is significantly below the stated policy target of two months' worth of unrestricted payments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2022 | £10k | St Mary's Church Hall- Redevelopment |
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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 THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, EAST GRINSTEAD | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH) | £539k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST NICOLAS SPALDING | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, BILTON | £132k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |