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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIVENHOE

Registered charity 1165660 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY'S PCC, WIVENHOE

A vibrant expanding church seen as one of the towns major focal points\venues Services are supported by a large team Our building is used for Anglican worship & hosts community groups from other faiths or from no faith at all Uses are varied - concerts;exhibitions;drama;dance;toddler group A warm welcome is given to able & disabled (physically & mentally) young & old (from babies to centenarians!)

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Latest income
£131k
Latest spending
£133k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted receipts were £129,860 against total expenditure of £132,403, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity maintains free reserves of £178,392, which is significantly higher than its stated policy target of £33,000 (three months of unrestricted payments).

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Voluntary income (67% of income)
“Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £129,860 of which £87,495 was unrestricted planned voluntary donations” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months unrestricted payments (held: £178k)
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £33,000.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Trustees Mary Jakens and Rick Cawley received fees for Verger roles (£252 and £60 respectively).
“During the year, Mary Jakens was paid fees in her role as Verger for a total of £252 (2024: £690). Rick Cawley was also paid fees in his role as Verger for a total of £60 (2024: £nil). Both Mary and Rick were Trustees during the year.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mary Jakens and Rick Cawley, both Trustees, were paid fees for roles as Verger.
“During the year, Mary Jakens was paid fees in her role as Verger for a total of £252 (2024: £690). Rick Cawley was also paid fees in his role as Verger for a total of £60 (2024: £nil). Both Mary and Rick were Trustees during the year.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£131k£133k
31/12/2024£141k£141k
31/12/2023£111k£143k
31/12/2022£190k£145k
31/12/2021£162k£644k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIVENHOE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted receipts were £129,860 against total expenditure of £132,403, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity maintains free reserves of £178,392, which is significantly higher than its stated policy target of £33,000 (three months of unrestricted payments). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIVENHOE£131k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE FY2025£403k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EATON ST ANDREW FY2024£137k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TIDENHAM WITH BEACHLEY AND LANCAUT FY2025£180k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS FY2025£802k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, PRITTLEWELL FY2025£249k—0below—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.