THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WEST HAM
All Saints West Ham is an Anglican Church providing Public Worship Services on a weekly basis, Worship Space,Pastoral Care and charitable events open to all, as an expression of the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £31,715, resulting in free reserves of -£38,615. This position is below the trustees' stated policy target of £65,000, which reflects a shortfall due to lower income than budgeted and difficult operating conditions. The trustees plan to reduce expenditure and increase income to produce a balanced budget in future years.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed the PCC’s reserves position and note that free reserves at year end were a deficit of £38,615, which is below the target level of £65,000.” — page 6
“Avenons Charity (charity registration no. 254992) shares trustees in common with the PCC. During the year Avenons Charity donated £31,000 (2024: £49,000) to the PCC.” — page 13
“During the year the PCC was charged £158,119 (2024: £63,922) by the Parish of Hackney for lay ministry and administrative support that was wholly related to the benefit of the Parish of West Ham's church activities.” — page 13
“Avenons Charity (charity registration no. 254992) shares trustees in common with the PCC. During the year Avenons Charity donated £31,000 (2024: £49,000) to the PCC.” — page 13
“During the year the PCC was charged £158,119 (2024: £63,922) by the Parish of Hackney for lay ministry and administrative support that was wholly related to the benefit of the Parish of West Ham's church activities.” — page 13
“Avenons Charity (charity registration no. 254992) shares trustees in common with the PCC. During the year Avenons Charity donated £31,000 (2024: £49,000) to the PCC.” — page 13
“During the year the PCC was charged £158,119 (2024: £63,922) by the Parish of Hackney for lay ministry and administrative support that was wholly related to the benefit of the Parish of West Ham's church activities.” — page 13
“Avenons Charity (charity registration no. 254992) shares trustees in common with the PCC. During the year Avenons Charity donated £31,000 (2024: £49,000) to the PCC.” — page 13
“During the year the PCC was charged £158,119 (2024: £63,922) by the Parish of Hackney for lay ministry and administrative support that was wholly related to the benefit of the Parish of West Ham's church activities.” — page 13
Trustees
- Andrew Alleyne
- BEATRICE ZARA KWANOKI ADDO
- BENJAMIN TITUS JAMES COOMBS
- Dr Deborah Helena Benros
- JULIUS OLAKUNLE FAMUYIWA
- Jacqueline Driver
- John Adeno
- Katherine Johal
- Matilda Amankwa-Dei Mrs
- PATIENCE OHURUOGU
- RACHEL EMILY WATTS
- Rachel Richard
- Rev AL GORDON
- Rev Simon Nicholls
- Robin Talbot
- SAMUEL CROSS
- SARAH RAINE Vice Chair
- Susan Elfreda Cave
- Temi Obembe
- Ucindami Mafeni
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £220k | £256k |
| 31/12/2024 | £239k | £253k |
| 31/12/2023 | £242k | £246k |
| 31/12/2022 | £225k | £222k |
| 31/12/2021 | £78k | £85k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WEST HAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £31,715, resulting in free reserves of -£38,615. This position is below the trustees' stated policy target of £65,000, which reflects a shortfall due to lower income than budgeted and difficult operating conditions. The trustees plan to reduce expenditure and increase income to produce a balanced budget in future years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.