THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, LITTLE MISSENDEN,
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £168,691, representing 163% of annual running costs, which exceeds the previous year's 68%. The General Fund showed a deficit of £9,658 excluding designated legacy funds, while total available church funds increased to £200,625 due to significant legacies. The trustees report notes that expenditure rose by £6,199 to £103,704, driven largely by increased utility bills and parish share payments.
What the accounts disclose
“At balance sheet date the free reserves stand at £168,691(Including designated funds but not restricted funds) which represents 163% of annual running costs. (2022: 68%).” — page 5
Trustees
- THE REVD JOHN VERRENT SIMPSONchair
- Ann Lawrie
- Dr CATHERINE DEIDRE ELPHINSTONE
- GARY BEYNON
- Gloria Valerie Haynes
- HELEN MAY TOLMIE-THOMSON
- Jonathan Rhys Jones
- Marian Elaine Dickinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £103k | £97k |
| 31/12/2024 | £107k | £103k |
| 31/12/2023 | £210k | £104k |
| 31/12/2022 | £94k | £98k |
| 31/12/2021 | £108k | £103k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, LITTLE MISSENDEN, financially healthy?
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £168,691, representing 163% of annual running costs, which exceeds the previous year's 68%. The General Fund showed a deficit of £9,658 excluding designated legacy funds, while total available church funds increased to £200,625 due to significant legacies. The trustees report notes that expenditure rose by £6,199 to £103,704, driven largely by increased utility bills and parish share payments. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/12/2015 | £335k | "Cleaning and conservation of wall paintings plus works to provide long term protection and presentation" |
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