THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HURSTPIERPOINT

Registered charity 1154171 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HOLY TRINITY PCC, HURSTPIERPOINT

Parish Church

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Latest income

£275k

Latest spending

£242k

Registered

2013

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the Parochial Church Council reported an unrestricted surplus of £10,060 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted funds to £153,146. The trustees note that while reserves are currently above their stated policy target of approximately £50,000, a deficit is expected in 2026 due to the run-down of specific grants, though they remain confident in sustaining income through the Parish Giving Scheme.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months' worth of unrestricted payments (approximately £50,000) (held: £153k)

“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted fund which equates to at least three months’ worth of unrestricted payments as a contingency against unforeseen situations. This is equivalent to approximately £50,000.” — page 10

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“In the short term there is an adequate general reserve. However, it is hoped that increases in regular giving through the Parish Giving Scheme will ensure we are in a strong position to meet these future commitments.” — page 10

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Claire Levin received £11,738 for employment as administrator and verger.

“Claire Levin, a trustee, was employed as administrator and occasional verger for weddings and funerals. Her pay including employer pension contributions in 2024 was £11,738.” — page 9

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration

“Claire Levin, a trustee, was employed as administrator and occasional verger for weddings and funerals. Her pay including employer pension contributions in 2024 was £11,738.” — page 9

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Ally Dobson
CLAIRE LEVIN
Chris Tipping
Dr Mary Virginia Gibbens
Fred Cutler
GAIL MILLAR · trustee of 1 other charity
Helen Gill Brewer
Henry Marsden
JOHN KEITH BIRTLES BA CPFA
Jake Stimson
Jenny Brown · trustee of 1 other charity
Josh Braid
Lesley Margaret Webster · trustee of 1 other charity
Margaret Hall
Matt Taplin
Patricia Johns · trustee of 1 other charity
Paul Emerson
Rev Debbie Beer
Rev Richard Coldicott · trustee of 1 other charity
Robert Verheul
TIMOTHY JOHN LEECH · trustee of 1 other charity
Tom Raiss
VICTORIA EMMA MACKEN
VICTORIA MARY HALL-SMITH

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£275k	£242k
31/12/2023	£233k	£171k
31/12/2022	£191k	£147k
31/12/2021	£236k	£262k
31/12/2020	£154k	£153k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HURSTPIERPOINT financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Parochial Church Council reported an unrestricted surplus of £10,060 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted funds to £153,146. The trustees note that while reserves are currently above their stated policy target of approximately £50,000, a deficit is expected in 2026 due to the run-down of specific grants, though they remain confident in sustaining income through the Parish Giving Scheme. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LUKE'S, WEST HOLLOWAY, LONDON	1	£143

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Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD WITH HOLY TRINITY, EXETER.

Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HURSTPIERPOINT	£275k	—	above	—	noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD WITH HOLY TRINITY, EXETER FY2024	£468k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOLKESTONE HOLY TRINITY WITH CHRIST CHURCH FY2025	£129k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, TWICKENHAM COMMON FY2025	£154k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY SOUTHWELL NOTTS FY2025	£160k	—	within	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILOF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WEST HORSLEY,SURREY FY2025	£625k	—	above	—	no doubt

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