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.

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Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW'S, HARWELL£125k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND ALL SAINTS WHALLEY FY2025£116k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, REDHILL FY2025£253k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, HAMPTON FY2025£278k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING FY2025£255k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S ELY FY2025£462k—0unclear—no doubt

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