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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LINCOLN ST SWITHIN

Registered charity 1162338 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST SWITHIN'S PCC, LINCOLN

The primary aims of the Trust are to be an Anglican church which plays our part in seeking to help people encounter the LOVE of God, LIVE in the way of Jesus and GO in the power of the Spirit to see lives changed and communities transformed. We exist to be a city centre resourcing church.

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Latest income
£421k
Latest spending
£455k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total income decreased to £420,573 from £496,466 in the prior year, while total expenditure was £454,465, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity reports healthy unrestricted reserves of £155,636, which the trustees note are above their policy target of three months' operating costs.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months operating costs (held: £156k)
“The PCC recognises the importance of holding in reserve the equivalent of three months operating costs (being salaries and building utilities)” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Ruth Cook, sister of PCC member Linzi Crowder, employed as Head of Ops and Development.
“Employed Ruth Cook as Head of Ops and Development, sister of Linzi Crowder who is a PCC member. Ruth received remuneration of £18,655” — page 38
“Employed Vicky Prestwood as Worship for Everyone Pastor, married to Rev Jim Prestwood, vicar and chair of the PCC. Vicky received remuneration of £11,049” — page 38
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Vicky Prestwood, married to Vicar Jim Prestwood, employed as Worship for Everyone Pastor.
“Employed Ruth Cook as Head of Ops and Development, sister of Linzi Crowder who is a PCC member. Ruth received remuneration of £18,655” — page 38
“Employed Vicky Prestwood as Worship for Everyone Pastor, married to Rev Jim Prestwood, vicar and chair of the PCC. Vicky received remuneration of £11,049” — page 38
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sue Watt, PCC member, employed as St Faith's Administrator.
“Employed Ruth Cook as Head of Ops and Development, sister of Linzi Crowder who is a PCC member. Ruth received remuneration of £18,655” — page 38
“Employed Vicky Prestwood as Worship for Everyone Pastor, married to Rev Jim Prestwood, vicar and chair of the PCC. Vicky received remuneration of £11,049” — page 38
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rose Williams, married to PCC member Phil Williams, employed as Finance Assistant.
“Employed Ruth Cook as Head of Ops and Development, sister of Linzi Crowder who is a PCC member. Ruth received remuneration of £18,655” — page 38
“Employed Vicky Prestwood as Worship for Everyone Pastor, married to Rev Jim Prestwood, vicar and chair of the PCC. Vicky received remuneration of £11,049” — page 38
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from related parties including PCC members.
“Employed Ruth Cook as Head of Ops and Development, sister of Linzi Crowder who is a PCC member. Ruth received remuneration of £18,655” — page 38
“Employed Vicky Prestwood as Worship for Everyone Pastor, married to Rev Jim Prestwood, vicar and chair of the PCC. Vicky received remuneration of £11,049” — page 38
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Operates in: Lincolnshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£421k£455k
31/12/2023£496k£484k
31/12/2022£476k£408k
31/12/2021£473k£477k
31/12/2020£372k£624k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LINCOLN ST SWITHIN financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £420,573 from £496,466 in the prior year, while total expenditure was £454,465, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity reports healthy unrestricted reserves of £155,636, which the trustees note are above their policy target of three months' operating costs. Its FY2024 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 LINCOLN ST SWITHIN£421k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SWITHUN, EAST GRINSTEAD. FY2024£237k—0above—no doubt
PSALM 84 V.10 FY2024£106k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM FY2024£106kUnder £60,0000unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, LINDFIELD FY2024£1.3m—0above—no doubt
THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN TRUST AND BOARD OF FINANCE LTD FY2024£11.1m——below—no doubt

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