THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FERRING, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER
?Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing believers?Offering worship, prayer and learning?Assisting all to develop their knowledge of, and trust in, Jesus ?Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish?Helping the poor and needy of the parish?Giving grants to missionary organisations ?Outreach by social activities ?Maintaining the fabric of the historic church building.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £13,891 for the year, with total income of £132,677 against expenditure of £146,568. The Treasurer notes that expenditure is currently exceeding income and that funds will need to be withdrawn from investments to cover significant upcoming capital projects, including a new heating system and organ.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC have to decide whether some of the funds should be producing more income as at the moment expenditure is exceeding income, or whether to withdraw from accumulation funds as and when required– this can be risky if markets are falling.” — page 18
“Charitable Giving Donations were made to Ferring Primary School £10,000 (the final payment of a 3 year pledge) one was made to Ferring Country Centre £1,410 – this was made from proceeds from the Christmas Tree Festival and one of £50 for a school hardship voucher – total donations £11,460.” — page 17
Trustees
- Elizabeth Ann Smart
- JOHN SOPER
- Jean Dorothy Lambert
- John George Alexander Potter
- Patricia Harris
- Susan Maund
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £155k | £241k |
| 31/12/2024 | £133k | £147k |
| 31/12/2023 | £209k | £146k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £111k | £124k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FERRING, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £13,891 for the year, with total income of £132,677 against expenditure of £146,568. The Treasurer notes that expenditure is currently exceeding income and that funds will need to be withdrawn from investments to cover significant upcoming capital projects, including a new heating system and organ. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.