THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MATTHEW, PERRY BEECHES.
St Matthews seeks to provide a welcoming spiritual home & community resource for all in the neighbourhood wanting to discover God's love with all who seek. St. Matthew's bears witness to this through it's onsite life. The space sits sideby side with the Church Hall, drawing many from the wider community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £68,550 to £63,649 during the year, resulting in a net expenditure of £4,901. The trustees report that the parish is in an interregnum following the incumbent's retirement and is currently facing a funding shortfall for a youth worker post, with only 50% of the required match-funding secured. Despite these challenges, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £3,237 and relies on external patrons to cover key staff stipends.
What the accounts disclose
“We rely on our Patrons, St Martin’s Trust to pay our Vicar’s stipend, our administrator and our organist. They also assist with office expenses and contribute to the travel expenses of our Curate.” — page 8
“Our common fund payment in 2025 was £25,000.00” — page 8
“We rely on our Patrons, St Martin’s Trust to pay our Vicar’s stipend, our administrator and our organist. They also assist with office expenses and contribute to the travel expenses of our Curate.” — page 8
“Our common fund payment in 2025 was £25,000.00” — page 8
Trustees
- ADRIAN KEITH DEVERELL
- ANN ELIZABETH HARRISON
- Cheryl Menzel
- David Gadd
- Jackie Wheeler
- Janet Cook
- Judith Deverell
- RODNEY FRANK WILLIAMS
- Rev George Reeves
- Rob Moulds
- Susan Kyte
- Timothy Alan Bartlett
- Vera Lawrence
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £88k | £93k |
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £106k |
| 31/12/2023 | £103k | £95k |
| 31/12/2022 | £114k | £102k |
| 31/12/2021 | £97k | £85k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MATTHEW, PERRY BEECHES. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £68,550 to £63,649 during the year, resulting in a net expenditure of £4,901. The trustees report that the parish is in an interregnum following the incumbent's retirement and is currently facing a funding shortfall for a youth worker post, with only 50% of the required match-funding secured. Despite these challenges, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £3,237 and relies on external patrons to cover key staff stipends. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.