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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE & EVANGELIST, WATFORD

Registered charity 1166071 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PCC OF ST JOHN'S, WATFORD

St John's has been a place of prayer serving the local community since 1873 and lies in the heart of the Hertfordshire market town of Watford and is a member of the Church of England.We are a growing and diverse fellowship of Christians proud of our Anglican heritage and Anglo-Catholic tradition.

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Latest income
£109k
Latest spending
£92k
Registered
2016
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FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £14,303 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £695,508 to £681,205. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £659,015 remain well above the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, and they maintain a reasonable expectation of continuing as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to six months' expenditure (held: £659k)
“It is the policy of the PCC that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: PCC member Brian Handley is a partner in Rennie & Co, the managing agents. The PCC paid £8,110 in fees to Rennie & Co.
“During the year the PCC paid fees totalling £8,110 (including VAT) to Rennie & Co. who manage the rental of Church properties. One of the PCC members, Brian Handley is a partner in Rennie & Co.” — page 31
“The Vicar (who is also a Trustee) receives a 0.75 stipend for his role at St. John's, this is paid by the Diocese of St Albans.” — page 31
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Vicar, Rev Corniel Quak, is a Trustee and receives a stipend paid by the Diocese, not the PCC.
“During the year the PCC paid fees totalling £8,110 (including VAT) to Rennie & Co. who manage the rental of Church properties. One of the PCC members, Brian Handley is a partner in Rennie & Co.” — page 31
“The Vicar (who is also a Trustee) receives a 0.75 stipend for his role at St. John's, this is paid by the Diocese of St Albans.” — page 31
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£109k£92k
31/12/2024£99k£114k
31/12/2023£93k£95k
31/12/2022£97k£114k
31/12/2021£76k£149k

Common questions

Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE & EVANGELIST, WATFORD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £14,303 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £695,508 to £681,205. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £659,015 remain well above the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, and they maintain a reasonable expectation of continuing as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.