THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, FLITWICK

Registered charity 1169624 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL WITH ST. ANDREW PCC, FLITWICK, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL WITH ST. ANDREW, FLITWICK

The PCC's charitable objects ('Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church') areprimarily focused on the advancement of religion, which is recognised as a charitable purpose havingpublic benefit. All regular public worship is provided free of charge and open to all.

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Latest income

£394k

Latest spending

£114k

Registered

2016

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a significant surplus of £279,741 for the year, driven largely by the transfer of £305,828 from the sale of St Andrews Church Hall. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £308,806 at year-end, which is well above the stated policy target of £27,509 to £55,017.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)

“No employee received employee benefits for the year of more than £60,000.” — page 38

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Largest income source: Proceeds from sale of St Andrews Church Hall (91% of income)

“Included under Income is £305,828 that relates to the proceeds of St Andrews Church Hall .” — page 28

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: three to six months of unrestricted payments (approx £27,509 to £55,017) (held: £309k)

“It is the PCC’s policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves which equates to between three and six months of unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to approximately £27,509 to £55,017” — page 28

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The document states that Rev'd Claire Harald received expenses, but this is classified as reimbursement of duties/expenses, not remuneration for services or a payment to a connected business. No other related party transactions are disclosed.

“During the year the Rev’d Claire Harald, chair of the PCC, received a total of £203 (2023: £265) of expenses related to her duties within the parish. All expenses are consistent with Church of England guidance on the parochial expenses of clergy.” — page 38

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Trustees · trustee networks

Rev Claire Louise Haraldchair · trustee of 1 other charity
CAROL ANN THOMPSON
CIARAN DIVER
Chris Macintosh
DAVID WILLIAM WATSON
Emma Jane Herman
Emma Louise Gleeson
Ian Peter Cook
Jane Fiona Thompson
Jeremy Andrew Dann
Joanna Margaret Lacey · trustee of 1 other charity
Joanne Amy Rose Farrington-Sharp
Linda Mary Foale · trustee of 1 other charity
Mary McKeand
Matthew Charles Swansbury
Nigel Robin Taylor · trustee of 2 other charities
Paul Hodgkinson
Peter Robert Wood · trustee of 1 other charity
Rebecca Sian Mynett
Richard Keith Fullbrook
Sophie Victoria Tucker

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bedford

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£394k	£114k
31/12/2023	£82k	£90k
31/12/2022	£74k	£73k
31/12/2021	£71k	£80k
31/12/2020	£90k	£94k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, FLITWICK financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant surplus of £279,741 for the year, driven largely by the transfer of £305,828 from the sale of St Andrews Church Hall. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £308,806 at year-end, which is well above the stated policy target of £27,509 to £55,017. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, FLITWICK earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, FLITWICK	£394k	Under £60,000	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING FY2025	£255k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TILEHURST ST CATHERINE AND CALCOT ST BIRINUS FY2024	£129k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST EDMUND THE KING, ST MARY WOOLNOTH AND ST CLEMENT EASTCHEAP FY2025	£682k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST COLUMB'S, NOTTING HILL FY2025	£150k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, BROMLEY FY2025	£138k	—	above	—	no doubt

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