THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EMMANUEL, HASTINGS

Registered charity 1159229 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EMMANUEL PCC, HASTINGS

The organisation holds regular public worship; carries out pastoral work, inc. visiting the sick & bereaved; teaches Christianity through sermons, courses & small groups; takes religious assemblies in schools; provides a youth club & parent & toddler group with a Christian ethos & promotes Christianity through holding events & meetings. All activities are open to all.

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Latest income

£165k

Latest spending

£109k

Registered

2014

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £54,723, which is well above the PCC's stated policy target of £27,300 (three months of unrestricted expenses). The charity reported a net income increase of £55,889 for the year, driven largely by a specific appeal for youth ministry funding, while unrestricted expenditure was £102,358.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months unrestricted expenses (held: £55k)

“It is PCC policy to maintain an unrestricted and undesignated reserve balance of at least 3 months unrestricted expenses, this equates to £27.3k.” — page 7

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Mrs Rachel Lane received £9,407 as our Part-time Families Ministry Worker.

“Mrs Rachel Lane received £9,407 as our Part-time Families Ministry Worker.” — page 12

“Other payments were made to PCC members in the year for reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of the PCC: a) Clergy support: Council tax £2,426, environmental charges £800, travel and office expenses £84, Conferences £15, Vicarage Maintenance £0, Telephone £159, Church Books £6 & Union Subscriptions £65.” — page 12

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Clergy support expenses reimbursed to PCC members including Council tax £2,426, environmental charges £800, travel and office expenses £84, Conferences £15, Vicarage Maintenance £0, Telephone £159, Church Books £6 & Union Subscriptions £65.

“Mrs Rachel Lane received £9,407 as our Part-time Families Ministry Worker.” — page 12

“Other payments were made to PCC members in the year for reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of the PCC: a) Clergy support: Council tax £2,426, environmental charges £800, travel and office expenses £84, Conferences £15, Vicarage Maintenance £0, Telephone £159, Church Books £6 & Union Subscriptions £65.” — page 12

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Crosslinks — “We currently pray regularly for and give financially to Crosslinks, Speak Life and Faith in Kids.” (source page)
Speak Life — “We currently pray regularly for and give financially to Crosslinks, Speak Life and Faith in Kids.” (source page)
Faith in Kids — “We currently pray regularly for and give financially to Crosslinks, Speak Life and Faith in Kids.” (source page)

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

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev MARTIN LANEchair
CAROL ELDRIDGE · trustee of 1 other charity
Geoffrey Martin
Hilary Drury
Holly Eldridge
James Coussens
Lucie Charlotte Sparks
MICHAEL RICHARD DAVIS
ROWENA PELLING

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

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£165k	£109k
31/12/2023	£165k	£157k
31/12/2022	£125k	£137k
31/12/2021	£126k	£110k
31/12/2020	£108k	£105k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EMMANUEL, HASTINGS financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £54,723, which is well above the PCC's stated policy target of £27,300 (three months of unrestricted expenses). The charity reported a net income increase of £55,889 for the year, driven largely by a specific appeal for youth ministry funding, while unrestricted expenditure was £102,358. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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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 EMMANUEL, HASTINGS	£165k	—	0	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON FY2025	£180k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TIDENHAM WITH BEACHLEY AND LANCAUT FY2025	£180k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM FY2025	£420k	—	—	below	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESALL, SHEFFIELD FY2025	£723k	—	0	below	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HIGH WYCOMBE ALL SAINTS FY2024	£280k	—	0	above	—	noted

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