THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SALISBURY PLAIN
Salisbury Plain Benefice Parochial Church Council organises and leads Church of England worship in the villages of Chitterne, Orcheston, Shrewton and Tilshead on Salisbury Plain
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an underlying income deficit of £22,000 for the year, driven by a reduction in regular giving and parochial fees. However, the trustees note that the charity possesses considerable financial assets, with investment funds increasing by £8,500 to £526,500, which illustrates that the running cost deficit is covered by existing reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Our contribution to the Parish Share remained level at £68,000” — page 5
“prudent to increase the reserves above Church of England guidance of three months reserves to six months would give an appropriate reserve of £50,000.” — page 6
Trustees
- ANDREW JOHN LYNDON MACDONALD
- Brigadier John Edward Bruce Smedley CVO
- Deborah Helen Potter
- GABRIELLE ELLINOR FRANCES JENNINGS-BRAMLY
- HILDA ROSE RENSHAW
- Ian Denis Hughes Smith
- LADY SARAH DIANA ROWENA PERCEVAL GOOCH
- MARCELLE ANNE STOBIE
- MICHAEL LAWRENCE BADHAM-THORNHILL
- RICHARD ESSBERGER
- SIMON DAVID WILLIAM SHEPHERD
- Sarah Dawnay Provis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £100k | £103k |
| 31/12/2024 | £128k | £114k |
| 31/12/2023 | £108k | £150k |
| 31/12/2022 | £108k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £94k | £89k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SALISBURY PLAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an underlying income deficit of £22,000 for the year, driven by a reduction in regular giving and parochial fees. However, the trustees note that the charity possesses considerable financial assets, with investment funds increasing by £8,500 to £526,500, which illustrates that the running cost deficit is covered by existing reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.