THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, COLCHESTER
Regular public worship open to all.Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groupsTaking of religious assemblies in schools. Providing care for the homeless and elderly in the town.Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £34,713 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £169,810 against total expenditure of £134,988. The trustees report that the overall financial position improved materially during the year, supported by stronger one-off giving and other receipts. Free reserves stood at £50,931, which the trustees note is part of a new policy targeting at least 25% of annual budgeted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary income: £155,883” — page 6
“During 2025 the PCC adopted a reserves policy to target maintaining ‘free reserves’ (defined as unrestricted net current assets) of not less than 25% of annual budgeted expenditure” — page 6
Trustees
- Rev MARK DAVID WALLACEchair
- Ann Larkin
- Annette Long
- Anthony Chimezie Nwosu
- DUNCAN VAUGHAN BRECKELS
- David Whittington
- Dr Michael Christopher Kavanagh
- Edward Maurice Stirling Bradley
- John David Hartwell
- Julia Howard
- Michael John Matthew
- RICHARD HARRISON LAWN BSC ARCO
- Trevor Anthony Froude
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £170k | £135k |
| 31/12/2024 | £132k | £146k |
| 31/12/2023 | £258k | £363k |
| 31/12/2022 | £190k | £138k |
| 31/12/2021 | £86k | £103k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, COLCHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £34,713 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £169,810 against total expenditure of £134,988. The trustees report that the overall financial position improved materially during the year, supported by stronger one-off giving and other receipts. Free reserves stood at £50,931, which the trustees note is part of a new policy targeting at least 25% of annual budgeted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ST PETER, COLCHESTER | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, COLCHESTER | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER'S TITCHFIELD | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARDS ON SEA, ST LEONARD AND ST ETHELBURGA | £117k | — | 0 | above | 3.2% | noted |