THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, EMBSAY WITH EASTBY
St Mary's is a centre of worship for the villages of Embsay and Eastby. The members of St Mary's also lead and participate in a varied range of secular activities in the wider community. St Mary's church is a Grade 2 listed building and the maintenance and sharing of our heritage with local people and visitors is an active part of this charity's role.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church managed to raise necessary funds for its continued running and ministry in 2025, covering all running costs despite high energy bills. The Treasurer reports that the Diocesan share commitment was met and exceeded, and the charity has a history of supporting mission charities. The Independent Examiner's report is referenced as part of the accepted financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANN RAWSON
- Andrea Swearman
- CHRISTINE MARY STEWART-JONES
- Christine Terry
- DAVID CHARLES JONES
- ELIZABETH MARY ROODHOUSE
- Helen Lesley Hargreaves
- Jenny Johnson
- Lesley Higson
- Lilian Wheway
- Rev Tim Calow
- Sarah Elizabeth Steeples
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £71k | £71k |
| 31/12/2024 | £124k | £132k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £72k |
| 31/12/2022 | £76k | £73k |
| 31/12/2021 | £79k | £74k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, EMBSAY WITH EASTBY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church managed to raise necessary funds for its continued running and ministry in 2025, covering all running costs despite high energy bills. The Treasurer reports that the Diocesan share commitment was met and exceeded, and the charity has a history of supporting mission charities. The Independent Examiner's report is referenced as part of the accepted financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/09/2018 | £22k | "Looking Both Ways - Windows for Church and Community" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/09/2014 | £102k | "A roof for our future: discovering our past - St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby" |
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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, EMBSAY WITH EASTBY | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY'S, SUNBURY-ON-THAMES | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BANBURY ST MARY | £122k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HINCKLEY ST. MARY THE VIRGIN | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S CHARLTON KINGS | £457k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, PURLEY ON THAMES, DIOCESE OF OXFORD | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |