THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, BURGESS HILL
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution of literature.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total costs increased by £28,000 due to major repairs and refurbishments, but excluding these one-off items, expenses decreased due to lower energy prices. General funds have risen to £35,000, and regular giving covered 83% of costs, indicating a stabilized financial position despite some arrears on maintenance.
What the accounts disclose
“Regular giving, including Gift Aid owed by HMRC has seen a slight increase.”
Trustees
- AMANDA JULIE GREEN
- Andrew Sanford
- CLAIRE THERESA ELLIOT
- COLIN ROBERT SQUIRES
- DIANA JANE TIPLER
- DOUGLAS ALEXANDER STEWART
- Denise Court
- Dr JOHN VINCENT ELLIOT
- GRAHAM DAVID VICKERS TODD
- JEAN NORA HELGA MacCARTHY
- JOHN BERNARD CARTER
- Jacqueline Knowles
- John BENYON
- KARIN FORD
- Penelope Jane MARR
- Rev STEPHEN SAMUEL MacCARTHY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £131k | £121k |
| 31/12/2024 | £140k | £155k |
| 31/12/2023 | £140k | £127k |
| 31/12/2022 | £95k | £106k |
| 31/12/2021 | £89k | £90k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, BURGESS HILL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total costs increased by £28,000 due to major repairs and refurbishments, but excluding these one-off items, expenses decreased due to lower energy prices. General funds have risen to £35,000, and regular giving covered 83% of costs, indicating a stabilized financial position despite some arrears on maintenance. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £13k | Spire Cafe Refurbishment |