THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS
We are a Christian community seeking to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in the diverse context of our parish and its surrounding areas. We are committed to worship and at the heart of our life here is our meeting with Jesus in Word and Sacrament. We aim to provide opportunities for growth and fellowship for people of all ages, and strive to reach out in love to the parish we serve.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's overall financial position and resources continue to be very marginal and potentially vulnerable. However, the General Fund surplus increased by £10,298 to £34,435, and free reserves stood at £59,870, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £25,000. The charity remains dependent on church hall lettings for over half of its unrestricted income and is actively fundraising for major building repairs.
What the accounts disclose
“For 2025 this represents just over 53% of the total General / unrestricted income of £100,441.”
“In order to maintain cash flows and provide for emergency expenditure, it is PCC policy to try to maintain sufficient balance on free reserves (net current assets) to cover three months’ normal unrestricted expenditure, around £25,000.” — page 23
“Mr. M. Hammond, who is a member of the PCC, was paid £4,075 as church organist. (2024: £4,375).” — page 54
“The total of donations received from PCC Members and related parties was £18,985. (2024: £16,825).” — page 53
“Mr. M. Hammond, who is a member of the PCC, was paid £4,075 as church organist. (2024: £4,375).” — page 54
“The total of donations received from PCC Members and related parties was £18,985. (2024: £16,825).” — page 53
“Mr. M. Hammond, who is a member of the PCC, was paid £4,075 as church organist. (2024: £4,375).” — page 54
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Trustees
- Rev Michael Andrew Millerchair
- Amanda Jane Roberts
- Anita Diane Nicholas
- CAROL DIGGINS
- Indrani Prabhu
- Isaac Akinbode Olugbemiga Odeyemi
- JAMES PERCIVAL MAIR
- Jade Victoria Chambers
- MARJORIE ELIZABETH PIMM
- MARK ANDREW HAMMOND
- Nicola Setterfield
- SARAH LISBETH PARNABY
- STEVEN PAUL CASTLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £127k | £96k |
| 31/12/2024 | £116k | £94k |
| 31/12/2023 | £131k | £102k |
| 31/12/2022 | £163k | £223k |
| 31/12/2021 | £150k | £103k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's overall financial position and resources continue to be very marginal and potentially vulnerable. However, the General Fund surplus increased by £10,298 to £34,435, and free reserves stood at £59,870, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £25,000. The charity remains dependent on church hall lettings for over half of its unrestricted income and is actively fundraising for major building repairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE K.P LADD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £2k |
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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. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS | £127k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW SOHAM | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS WITH ST PETER'S SHREWSBURY | £286k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, NOTTINGHAM | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, GUILDFORD | £247k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, NOTTING HILL | £381k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |