THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S GILLINGHAM, DORSET
Promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church.Provision of public worship and administration of sacraments.Religious assemblies in schools, teaching the Christian faith to children and adults.Provision of children's worship and youth club.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the General Fund operated at a deficit of £8,114.36 during the year, with total payments exceeding receipts. However, the charity reports a healthy unrestricted reserve balance of £17,055.75 at year-end, which the trustees describe as sufficient to cover cash flow variations and unexpected costs. The overall financial position is characterized by a reliance on significant restricted donations, such as the Roof Appeal, to fund capital works and maintain solvency.
What the accounts disclose
“reduction to an amount equivalent to 6 weeks of payments from the General Fund rather than the previous 3 months reserve”
Trustees
- ALAN WILLIAM JEFFS IRRV
- Anita Leigh
- Anne Marsh
- Dr Teresa Goatham
- Eileen Jean Piper
- HELEN LONG
- Jennifer Light
- MICHAEL JEREMY GIDDINGS
- Michael Robert John Sargent Mr
- Patricia Maureen Brain
- Rev Rebecca Alice Henrietta McDonnell
- Richard John Arnold
- Robert William Light
- STEPHEN JOHN BUTLER
- Sarah Denise Snook
- Susan Pamela Bailey
- Thomas James Wickson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £204k | £175k |
| 31/12/2024 | £109k | £109k |
| 31/12/2023 | £126k | £155k |
| 31/12/2022 | £133k | £145k |
| 31/12/2021 | £130k | £128k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S GILLINGHAM, DORSET financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the General Fund operated at a deficit of £8,114.36 during the year, with total payments exceeding receipts. However, the charity reports a healthy unrestricted reserve balance of £17,055.75 at year-end, which the trustees describe as sufficient to cover cash flow variations and unexpected costs. The overall financial position is characterized by a reliance on significant restricted donations, such as the Roof Appeal, to fund capital works and maintain solvency.
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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'S GILLINGHAM, DORSET | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN HEACHAM | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, GILLINGHAM | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S, BILLINGSHURST, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER | £190k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.ANDREW'S,PRESTON WITH SUTTON POYNTZ | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S BATTERSEA | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |