PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, WOODSTOCK
St Mary Magdalene is the Church of England Parish Church of Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Our aims are to proclaim the good news of Christ, to consolidate and grow the Church, to nurture and grow our faith in ways that resonate in our daily lives, to serve God and one another and to be deeply rooted and involved in the local community - reaching out to our neighbours and beyond.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small unrestricted surplus of £744 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £23,093. While this is below the typical target of three months' expenditure (£31,000), it remains above the PCC's agreed minimum reserve target of £16,000. The charity also holds significant restricted funds of £103,853, primarily for a roof redevelopment project, and has an independent examiner's report confirming no material issues were found.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted reserves are now £23,093. Typical charities aim at holding 3 months of expenditure which in our case would be £31,000 although the PCC has agreed that our reserve target should not fall below £16,000.” — page 9
Trustees
- Aidan Mark Salter
- Andrea Karen Johnson
- Carol Ann Steel
- Christine Jane Steel
- David Colin Paine
- Gemma Rebecca Ferrier
- MIKE HOLMES
- Meagan Lynne Williams
- Melanie Jane Elizabeth McGregor
- Michael Benjamin Bowles
- Rev Sarah Madeleine Bourne
- Sandra Linden Rasch
- Sara Jane Forshaw
- Thomas Charles Tarrant
- Valerie Parke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £357k | £429k |
| 31/12/2024 | £167k | £134k |
| 31/12/2023 | £177k | £135k |
| 31/12/2022 | £167k | £125k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £113k |
Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, WOODSTOCK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small unrestricted surplus of £744 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £23,093. While this is below the typical target of three months' expenditure (£31,000), it remains above the PCC's agreed minimum reserve target of £16,000. The charity also holds significant restricted funds of £103,853, primarily for a roof redevelopment project, and has an independent examiner's report confirming no material issues were found. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, WOODSTOCK | £357k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GORLESTON ST MARY MAGDALENE | £279k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE STOKE BISHOP | £457k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALEN SHEET | £268k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE WITH ST MARTIN, ADDISCOMBE | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, REIGATE | £798k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |