THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, YEOVIL
Regular Christian Worship. Pastoral support to the local community. Teaching of the Christian Faith. Links with local schools. Provision of Christian Baptism, Marriage and Funerals.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £313,944 from £277,012 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £18,565. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £41,918, which the trustees note is within their policy target of three months' unrestricted payments (£32,690). The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free unrestricted reserves which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £32,690” — page 15
“Joanna Newton our Parish Administrator was co-opted onto the PCC during April 2024. She is renumerated for her work as Parish Administrator but not as a member of the PCC.” — page 25
Trustees
- Brian Lane
- Dr Kristina Mary Baker
- Eileen Beryl Bangay
- Frances Elizabeth Croxford
- Ivor Wyn Jones
- Joanna Lee Newton
- John Robert Hanson
- John Sidney Bull
- June Butler
- Karen Eaton
- Lawrence Charles Bignell
- Lynne Biles
- Malcolm Iremonger
- Melodie Andrews
- Phillida Patman
- Rev Sarah Louise Sanderson
- Rhoda Clara Wilson
- Susan Penelope McFadden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £314k | £295k |
| 31/12/2023 | £277k | £260k |
| 31/12/2022 | £211k | £187k |
| 31/12/2021 | £211k | £174k |
| 31/12/2020 | £195k | £178k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, YEOVIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £313,944 from £277,012 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £18,565. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £41,918, which the trustees note is within their policy target of three months' unrestricted payments (£32,690). The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 26/11/2024 | £15k | Support to members of the local community who need additional help during the winter. |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 28/11/2023 | £1k | Westfield Community Pantry |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 27/11/2023 | £1k | To extend a warm space opening hours in a deprived area of Yeovil |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 23/11/2023 | £400 | Providing a Christmas meal to the local community of Westfield, Yeovil, to reduce isolation |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 15/06/2023 | £3k | Contribution towards buying food supplies in order to meet the growing demand caused by the cost-of-living crisis |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 22/03/2023 | £26k | Core costs for a community centre supporting disadvantaged people in Yeovil |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 10/01/2023 | £3k | Establishing a new youth work service in the Westfield area of Yeovil |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 31/10/2022 | £1k | Providing a warm space to support those experiencing fuel poverty during the cost-of-living crisis |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 01/09/2020 | £7k | COVID19 Establishing a new community hub in a disadvantaged area of Yeovil |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 16/03/2018 | £5k | New Westfield Community Centre |