THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LAPWORTH
The PCC's purpose is to cooperate with the Rector in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church; pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It offers a variety of traditional Anglican forms of worship.The PCC believes its commitment to enabling as many people as possible to worship at St Mary's and to become part of the parish community fulfils its public benefit obligation.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £81,679, which is above the stated target minimum of £22,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, despite having significant future commitments for organ restoration and quinquennial works.
What the accounts disclose
“For 2026, the PCC has estimated this to be a target minimum of £22,000 (2024 for 2025: £22,000). It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies.”
“During the year ended 31 December 2025 related party donations of £16,600 (2024: £250) were made to the restricted organ restoration fund 3, and £75 (2024: £nil) to the restricted flower fund. Other unrestricted gifts of £9,635 (2024: £7,652) were made by the Trustees, or their immediate family.” — page 24
“Revd Canon P H Gerard (Rector) received expenses of £516 (2024: £566) in respect of mileage charges, travel costs and other miscellaneous expenditure.” — page 24
“During the year ended 31 December 2025 related party donations of £16,600 (2024: £250) were made to the restricted organ restoration fund 3, and £75 (2024: £nil) to the restricted flower fund. Other unrestricted gifts of £9,635 (2024: £7,652) were made by the Trustees, or their immediate family.” — page 24
“Revd Canon P H Gerard (Rector) received expenses of £516 (2024: £566) in respect of mileage charges, travel costs and other miscellaneous expenditure.” — page 24
“During the year ended 31 December 2025 related party donations of £16,600 (2024: £250) were made to the restricted organ restoration fund 3, and £75 (2024: £nil) to the restricted flower fund. Other unrestricted gifts of £9,635 (2024: £7,652) were made by the Trustees, or their immediate family.” — page 24
“Revd Canon P H Gerard (Rector) received expenses of £516 (2024: £566) in respect of mileage charges, travel costs and other miscellaneous expenditure.” — page 24
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev PATRICK HOARE GERARDchair
- ALEXANDER IAN JACKSON
- Eleanor Lucy Pinnells
- Elizabeth Mary Kenny
- Geraldine Anita Waldron
- HUGH OWEN ROBERTS
- IAN THOMAS KNOWLES
- JACKIE TOOKEY
- Jeanette Sandra Barnfield
- KATHY BAINES
- MIKE PARKES
- NORMA CHRISTINE ASLIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £141k | £114k |
| 31/12/2024 | £158k | £102k |
| 31/12/2023 | £200k | £109k |
| 31/12/2022 | £96k | £108k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £96k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LAPWORTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves stood at £81,679, which is above the stated target minimum of £22,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, despite having significant future commitments for organ restoration and quinquennial works. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £3k |
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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 MARY THE VIRGIN, LAPWORTH | £141k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S BATTERSEA | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RICKMANSWORTH | £398k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, LEAMINGTON PRIORS | £80k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NORTH ABINGDON | £1.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE OCTAGON | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |