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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, HEIGHAM, NORWICH

Registered charity 1161746 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST THOMAS NORWICH

Promote Christian beliefs though engaging with the local community via community cafe, sports ministry, community choirs, involvement in the local prisons and alpha courses. A range of Sunday services covering all age groups and needs. Support other charities in relief of poverty and prevent people trafficking in other countries.

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Latest income
£569k
Latest spending
£513k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income increased to £568,957 from £522,729 in the prior year, generating a net surplus of £55,853. The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target of three months' expenditure has been maintained throughout the year. The charity is controlled by its governing document and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £887k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least three month’s expenditure.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Revd J Payne received £20,418 remuneration and £613 pension contributions.
“An employee of the charity Revd J Payne (trustee) received remuneration for her role within the church of £20,418 with associated pension contributions of £613.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees donated amounts to the charity in 2025.
“Trustees donated amounts to the charity in 2025.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: STN Trading Ltd
“STN Trading Ltd (STNT) is a registered company, number 09928322, with St Thomas being the sole shareholder.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Corporate structure

STN TRADING LTD — latest Companies House iXBRL filing (balance sheet 31 December 2025)
  • Equity: £240k
  • Average employees: 1
STN TRADING LTD — per its own Companies House accounts

    Property (HM Land Registry)

    1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £412k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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    Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

    Total income
    £569k
    Total spending
    £513k
    Reserves (reported)
    £879k
    Employees
    10

    Reported reserves equal ~20.6 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

    Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (91% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

    Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

    Trustees · trustee networks

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

    Operates in: Norfolk

    Income and spending

    Financial year endIncomeSpending
    31/12/2025£569k£513k
    31/12/2024£523k£470k
    31/12/2023£495k£423k
    31/12/2022£389k£393k
    31/12/2021£420k£407k

    Common questions

    Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, HEIGHAM, NORWICH financially healthy?

    Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £568,957 from £522,729 in the prior year, generating a net surplus of £55,853. The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target of three months' expenditure has been maintained throughout the year. The charity is controlled by its governing document and constitutes an unincorporated charity. 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 THOMAS, HEIGHAM, NORWICH£569k—0above—no doubt
    THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEIGHAM, NORWICH FY2024£393k—0unclear—no doubt
    THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS NORBURY FY2025£182k—0unclear—no doubt
    THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS ,GARSTANG FY2024£190k——unclear—no doubt
    THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE, HANWELL FY2024£142k—0above—no doubt
    THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH HEELEY WITH ARBOURTHORNE AND NORFOLK PARK FY2024£100k—0above—no doubt

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