THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WICKHAM BISHOPS & LITTLE BRAXTED

Registered charity 1159874 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Wickham Bishops & Little Braxted PCC

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting the whole whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have decreased to £42,201.93, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £45,000 to £50,000 (representing six months of expenditure). The charity reports a net income surplus of £3,425.65 for the year, but notes a downturn in financial position due to reduced donations and a significant Parish Share payment.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 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).

• The Guardians of the Village Churches — “With the increasing cost of repairing and maintaining our historic churches, The Guardians of the Village Churches has been established to a…” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

• Barry John Cousins
• Catherine Ann Dawson
• Christine Mary Bealer
• DOROTHY JEAN KERR
• Elizabeth Joslin
• GRAHAM RICHARD SPEARMAN · trustee of 1 other charity
• John Michael Gilbert
• Margaret Ann Drewett

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

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

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