THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW'S, HARWELL

Registered charity 1158861 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

-Regular public worship open to all-The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation-Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved-Teaching christianity through sermons, small groups and courses-Taking of religious assemblies in schools-Promoting the whole mission of the church through provision of activities for older people, and parents and toddlers

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Latest income

£125k

Latest spending

£129k

Registered

2014

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £20,736, bringing the charity close to its reserves policy target of £21,000. While unrestricted receipts rose significantly to £104,284, total unrestricted payments also increased, resulting in a net gain of £21,361 for the year. The trustees note that future giving levels must be maintained to keep pace with rising costs.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“Total unrestricted receipts during 2025 was £104,284, a large increase on the previous year's receipts of £81,795, primarily due to an increase in giving as a result of the stewardship campaign and a significant increase in receipts resulting from the use of the Church Hall by Wildflowers Nursery.” — page 17

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: £21,000 (held: £21k)

“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance in unrestricted funds (reserves) which equates to at least two months general running costs and an additional one month’s salary costs. This is currently equivalent to £19,000. It is also our policy to hold an amount equivalent to the Excess on our insurance policy and an amount for the costs of the next quinquennial inspection. This amounts to an additional £2,000.” — page 18

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Adrian Bollon
Adrian Rance-McGregor
DR TONY HUGHES
Elizabeth Clarke
Jane Wooley
REBECCA LYNNE LEWIS
REV PAM ROLLS BA · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev Janet Radford
Rev Jeremy Douglas Adam Parsons · trustee of 1 other charity
Roger Mawle · trustee of 1 other charity
Stephen Manning

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£125k	£129k
31/12/2024	£117k	£127k
31/12/2023	£103k	£114k
31/12/2022	£141k	£116k
31/12/2021	£110k	£110k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW'S, HARWELL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £20,736, bringing the charity close to its reserves policy target of £21,000. While unrestricted receipts rose significantly to £104,284, total unrestricted payments also increased, resulting in a net gain of £21,361 for the year. The trustees note that future giving levels must be maintained to keep pace with rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW'S, HARWELL	£125k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY FY2025	£116k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, REDHILL FY2025	£253k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, HAMPTON FY2025	£278k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING FY2025	£255k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S ELY FY2025	£462k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.