THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FARLEIGH
The Parish of Farleigh consists of four Churches. All Daint's Dummer, St Andrew's Farleigh Wallop, St Leonard's Cliddesden and St Martin's Ellisfield. The churches are open to all for worship. We also have the Clifton Room available at Dummer for church activities. Messy Church and a Play Group is run at Cliddesden Village Hall . Contact any trustee for details.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £133,351, with unrestricted reserves rising to £43,361. However, the charity faces financial challenges, noting that voluntary income decreased and it was unable to pay the full Common Mission Fund, leaving an unpaid balance of £46,634. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future despite these pressures.
What the accounts disclose
“For services as a professional bookkeeper, Hannah Houstin-Lacey received fees and expenses totalling £108 in the year (2024: £380).” — page 26
“As parish grass cutters and providers of church maintenance, Portsmouth Estates (which is closely connected to a member of the PCC) was paid £448.50 (2024: £939) during the year.” — page 26
“For services as a professional bookkeeper, Hannah Houstin-Lacey received fees and expenses totalling £108 in the year (2024: £380).” — page 26
“As parish grass cutters and providers of church maintenance, Portsmouth Estates (which is closely connected to a member of the PCC) was paid £448.50 (2024: £939) during the year.” — page 26
“For services as a professional bookkeeper, Hannah Houstin-Lacey received fees and expenses totalling £108 in the year (2024: £380).” — page 26
Trustees
- Rev Jennifer Anne Wrightchair
- BERNARD CAZENOVE TD
- BEVERLEY ANNE GUINESS
- Charles Anthony Palmer-Tomkinson
- DEBORAH JANE SCHOLEY
- EAMONN JOHN HARDING FINSTP
- Hannah Jessica Houstin-Lacey
- LYNDA JANE HARDY
- Lord Oliver Lymington
- PETER CHRISTOPHER WALLACE RAINE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £68k | £66k |
| 31/12/2024 | £101k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £87k | £106k |
| 31/12/2022 | £140k | £126k |
| 31/12/2021 | £113k | £110k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FARLEIGH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £133,351, with unrestricted reserves rising to £43,361. However, the charity faces financial challenges, noting that voluntary income decreased and it was unable to pay the full Common Mission Fund, leaving an unpaid balance of £46,634. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future despite these pressures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.