THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, LICKEY AND ST CATHERINE'S, BLACKWELL

Registered charity 1159273 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HOLY TRINITY AND ST CATHERINE'S

To enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:Worship & prayer, learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.Missionary & Outreach work; Offering facilities and resources to the community through our people and use of our buildings.

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Latest income

£165k

Latest spending

£144k

Registered

2014

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased to £262,784, with unrestricted reserves of £136,439 against a policy target of three months' running costs. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, though it notes significant future expenditure risks regarding roof replacements and boiler maintenance.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months’ worth of parish running costs (held: £136k)

“The PCC reserve policy is to retain three months’ worth of parish running costs at any given time.” — page 7

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Payments received by Nick Forknell, Maggie Forknell, and Keith Parsons for verger and organist services.

“In 2024, Nick Forknell, Maggie Forknell and Keith Parsons received payments for verger and organist services. This is also declared on the PCC register of Interest.” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Payments for verger and organist services to PCC members/connected persons

“In 2024, Nick Forknell, Maggie Forknell and Keith Parsons received payments for verger and organist services. This is also declared on the PCC register of Interest.” — page 5

“In 2024, the church continued to engage a contractor, OES, for small maintenance jobs. OES is run by Ollie James, and this has been declared on the PCC Register of Interest.” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Contractor OES (run by PCC member Ollie James) engaged for maintenance

“In 2024, Nick Forknell, Maggie Forknell and Keith Parsons received payments for verger and organist services. This is also declared on the PCC register of Interest.” — page 5

“In 2024, the church continued to engage a contractor, OES, for small maintenance jobs. OES is run by Ollie James, and this has been declared on the PCC Register of Interest.” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Contractor Jane Price (PCC member) engaged for finance administration

“In 2024, Nick Forknell, Maggie Forknell and Keith Parsons received payments for verger and organist services. This is also declared on the PCC register of Interest.” — page 5

“In 2024, the church continued to engage a contractor, OES, for small maintenance jobs. OES is run by Ollie James, and this has been declared on the PCC Register of Interest.” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev Sheridan Louise Gidneychair
Anne Wagner-O'Loughlin
Grant Spencer Wilson
Jane Adele Price
Judith Caroline Mackenzie Cooke
Judith Waller
KEITH GARY REGINALD PARSONS
Marie Tiffany
Nicholas Forknell

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

Operates in: Birmingham City · Worcestershire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£165k	£144k
31/12/2023	£155k	£157k
31/12/2022	£146k	£139k
31/12/2021	£136k	£125k
31/12/2020	£143k	£122k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, LICKEY AND ST CATHERINE'S, BLACKWELL financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £262,784, with unrestricted reserves of £136,439 against a policy target of three months' running costs. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, though it notes significant future expenditure risks regarding roof replacements and boiler maintenance. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
THE URSULA KEYES TRUST	1	£5k
THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION	1	£500

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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 HOLY TRINITY, LICKEY AND ST CATHERINE'S, BLACKWELL	£165k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY AND SAINT STEPHEN'S, BRISTOL FY2025	£206k	—	0	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, WESTBURY-ON-TRYM FY2025	£329k	—	0	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY & CHRIST CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE FY2025	£254k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, SOUTHPORT FY2025	£203k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, PRITTLEWELL FY2025	£249k	—	0	below	—	no doubt

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