MINCHINHAMPTON WITH BOX PCC
Registered charity 1163940 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The PCC's charitable objectives are primarily focused on the promotion of Christianity within the Ecclesiastical Parish of Minchinhampton with Box.It achieves this in many ways including regular public worship which is open to all and provided free of charge, the provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation, pastoral work, and the teaching of Christianity in Church and local schools.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a general fund deficit of £4,079 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a significant rise in property costs and a drop in planned giving. However, total income increased to £252,284 due to higher rental income and trading receipts, resulting in a net surplus of £5,030 when including transfers. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £36,052, which the trustees note is below their own policy target of £29,309 for general expenses plus salary costs.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Planned Giving for general funds fell at a faster rate than the usual Sunday attendance in 2024. In 2024 it totalled £71,512” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £36k; policy: two months general expenses, plus an additional two month's salary costs of non-clergy personnel)
“For Minchinhampton Church the PCC held general reserves of £26,509 at the end of 2024. This is well below the level recommended by the Archbishop's Council which is £29,309.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2023) to "below" (FY2024).
Comparing this charity’s FY2023 and FY2024 accounts as analysed by this site.
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Gloucestershire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MINCHINHAMPTON WITH BOX PCC financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a general fund deficit of £4,079 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a significant rise in property costs and a drop in planned giving. However, total income increased to £252,284 due to higher rental income and trading receipts, resulting in a net surplus of £5,030 when including transfers. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £36,052, which the trustees note is below their own policy target of £29,309 for general expenses plus salary costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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