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PCC HOLY TRINITY WITH ST LAURENCE CHURCH ALSO KNOWN AS MORECAMBE PARISH CHURCH

Registered charity 1154323 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MORECAMBE PARISH CHURCH, PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY POULTON - LE - SANDS WITH ST LAURENCE MORECAMBE

An Anglican church community (a part of The Church of England) in the original part of Morecambe, known as Poulton-le-sands. The church has been here for over 275 years and is a grade 2 listed building. As a Church community, we have embarked on what we consider God is calling us to do in our parish. We have focussed on helping those who are struggling with food insecurity and financial concerns

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Latest income
£357k
Latest spending
£402k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £45,116 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total receipts. The trustees note that financial stewardship remains a concern, as the church relies on donations for only 45% of its monthly outgoings and had to draw from general funds to support specific initiatives like the Lighthouse Club.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The total receipts for the year amounted to £357,337”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The net result at the end of the year was a deficit of £45,116. The restricted funds comprise restricted grants, the Flower Fund, the Choir Fund, and the Building & Maintenance Fund.” — page 19
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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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£357k£402k
31/12/2023£240k£274k
31/12/2022£186k£212k
31/12/2021£131k£183k
31/12/2020£94k£154k

Common questions

Is PCC HOLY TRINITY WITH ST LAURENCE CHURCH ALSO KNOWN AS MORECAMBE PARISH CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £45,116 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total receipts. The trustees note that financial stewardship remains a concern, as the church relies on donations for only 45% of its monthly outgoings and had to draw from general funds to support specific initiatives like the Lighthouse Club. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds PCC HOLY TRINITY WITH ST LAURENCE CHURCH ALSO KNOWN AS MORECAMBE PARISH CHURCH?

Funders whose own accounts filings name PCC HOLY TRINITY WITH ST LAURENCE CHURCH ALSO KNOWN AS MORECAMBE PARISH CHURCH as a grant recipient include LANCASTER, RIPLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
LANCASTER, RIPLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUSTFY2024£1k
LANCASTER, RIPLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUSTFY2025£700Grants to institutions
LANCASTER, RIPLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUSTFY2023£500