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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

Latest income
£131k
Latest spending
£133k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that total funds decreased by £31,875 in 2023, with unrestricted reserves falling from £102,048 to £115,272 after a transfer from restricted funds, while the charity reports using reserves to prop up running costs due to rising bills and falling offerings. The trustees note that the medium-term trend is a concern as the charity operates with a monthly deficit, though they confirm all bills were paid in full for the year.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“In the medium term, this is a concern as we are using our reserves to prop up the running costs of the Church.” — page 14
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Graham Wadley (£780) and Mary Jakens (£340) received remuneration as Trustees.
“During the year, Graham Wadley was remunerated in his role as Organist for a total of £780 (2022: £1,120). Mary Jakens was also remunerated for her role as Verger for a total of £340 (2022: £Nil). Both Graham and Mary were Trustees during the year.” — page 33
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration
“During the year, Graham Wadley was remunerated in his role as Organist for a total of £780 (2022: £1,120). Mary Jakens was also remunerated for her role as Verger for a total of £340 (2022: £Nil). Both Graham and Mary were Trustees during the year.” — page 33
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Accounts not fully compliant
“Douglas referred to page 13 in the report where it stated that the accounts were not fully compliant – the reason was he did not include the debtors and creditors figures although a note had been submitted with the accounts when they went for examination.” — page 5
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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?

The accounts state that total funds decreased by £31,875 in 2023, with unrestricted reserves falling from £102,048 to £115,272 after a transfer from restricted funds, while the charity reports using reserves to prop up running costs due to rising bills and falling offerings. The trustees note that the medium-term trend is a concern as the charity operates with a monthly deficit, though they confirm all bills were paid in full for the year. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.

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