THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALBAN AND ST PATRICK, HIGHGATE, BIRMINGHAM
Promoting the whole mission of the Church of England, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish of St Alban and St Patrick, Highgate, Birmingham; and caring for the Grade II* listed Church of St Alban the Martyr.
Latest income
£137k
Latest spending
£135k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remains financially viable as a going concern, supported by unrestricted designated funds that could be redesignated if necessary. However, the General Fund holds only 34 days of average expenditure in reserves, significantly below the two-month target, and the PCC acknowledges a need to increase income in 2026 to meet unavoidable rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations and grants (88% of income)
“Donations and grants of £37,509 and a legacy of £18,423 for unrestricted purposes and donations and grants £64,337 for restricted purposes.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 2.4% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“2.35% of the expenditure of the PCC was classed as expenditure for fundraising.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £4k; policy: two months' expenditure)
“This represents a reserve of only 34 days average expenditure; a balance of about £9,936 would be required for a reserve of two months’ expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Connected Charities
“The PCC regularly receives monetary grants from two Connected Charities: the Trustees of St Alban's School (a charitable company limited by guarantee; Company Number 7287734, Charity Number 1139434, which also administers the St Patrick's Fund, previously a separate connected charity) and the Aspinall Trust (Charity Number 1061909). The monetary grants received from these Connected Charities are shown as income in the PCC's accounts.” — page 9
“Angela Sones received fees of £6,000 for services as Director of Music. No other member of the PCC received remuneration or expenses other than the re-imbursement of expenditure on behalf of the PCC.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Director of Music
“The PCC regularly receives monetary grants from two Connected Charities: the Trustees of St Alban's School (a charitable company limited by guarantee; Company Number 7287734, Charity Number 1139434, which also administers the St Patrick's Fund, previously a separate connected charity) and the Aspinall Trust (Charity Number 1061909). The monetary grants received from these Connected Charities are shown as income in the PCC's accounts.” — page 9
“Angela Sones received fees of £6,000 for services as Director of Music. No other member of the PCC received remuneration or expenses other than the re-imbursement of expenditure on behalf of the PCC.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Rev Jacob Levi Pallettchair
- AMANDA MARY CADMAN
- Angela E Sones
- Bryce Edward Somerville
- Cynthia Jane SOMERVILLE
- Dr ANDREW TIMOTHY HINDLEY HARVEY
- Dr CHRISTOPHER ANDREW SMITH
- Dr FAY WILSON
- Dr RACHEL LILIAN SMITH
- MAUREEN NORAH FELLOWS
- Rhonda Odelle Elvin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £137k | £135k |
| 31/12/2024 | £121k | £151k |
| 31/12/2023 | £97k | £79k |
| 31/12/2022 | £77k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £154k | £174k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALBAN AND ST PATRICK, HIGHGATE, BIRMINGHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains financially viable as a going concern, supported by unrestricted designated funds that could be redesignated if necessary. However, the General Fund holds only 34 days of average expenditure in reserves, significantly below the two-month target, and the PCC acknowledges a need to increase income in 2026 to meet unavoidable rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/09/2017 | £250k | "Revealing St Alban's Hidden Heritage" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 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 ALBAN AND ST PATRICK, HIGHGATE, BIRMINGHAM | £137k | — | 0 | below | 2.4% | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, ST ALBANS | £689k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER HALE | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, ST ALBANS | £935k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDINGBOURNE BARNHAM AND EASTERGATE | £163k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDERSBROOK ST GABRIEL | £191k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |