THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BECONTREE
The PCC's activities are regular public worship open to all, the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation, pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved, teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups, taking of religious assemblies in schools, promotion of Christianity in our community and the promotion of the whole mission of the Church.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £98,206 against total expenditure of £105,423, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £7,216. The charity holds unrestricted general funds of £219,050, which significantly exceeds its stated reserves policy target of three months' unrestricted payments. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC aims to maintain a minimum balance on unrestricted funds which equates to 3 months’ unrestricted payments to ensure all standing order and direct debit payments are covered.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Kathryn Millerchair
- Cliff McLeod
- Emilia Tejuoso
- Gemma Ralls
- Karen Lindsey Cartlidge
- LINDA SEXTON
- LISA MARY GROVES
- Leigh Dowling
- Sheila Lammin
- VICTORIA ANITA FORECAST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £98k | £105k |
| 31/12/2024 | £358k | £338k |
| 31/12/2023 | £174k | £193k |
| 31/12/2022 | £107k | £130k |
| 31/12/2021 | £94k | £89k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BECONTREE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £98,206 against total expenditure of £105,423, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £7,216. The charity holds unrestricted general funds of £219,050, which significantly exceeds its stated reserves policy target of three months' unrestricted payments. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/06/2015 | £55k | "Beauty shines brighter - Celebrating a hidden gem!" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/02/2015 | £9k | "St Marys at the heart of Becontree" |