THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN, STEETON
Promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. This is achieved through, regular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved; teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, small groups and staging of events and meetings.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted receipts decreased to £63,791 from £66,986 in the previous year, primarily due to a one-off insurance claim in 2024. The charity reports a net excess of receipts over payments, resulting in unrestricted fund balances of £34,277, which are below the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted payments.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £63,791 (PY £66,986) of which £30,826 (PY £32,178) were unrestricted voluntary donations” — page 4
“It is the PCC’s policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds that equates to at least three months unrestricted payments and includes an allowance for the full diocesan parish share request.” — page 5
Trustees
- Revd Dr Sally Ann Pickeringchair
- AGNES WATSON PHILLIPS
- Christine Anne Roberts
- Cynthia Margaret Openshaw
- Dr Tom Chilton
- JULIE MARGARET LONSDALE
- Janet Elizabeth Pickles
- John James Weller
- LYNDA YVONNE CORSER
- Sarah Elizabeth Brooksbank
- THELMA MARGARET PACSOO
- VALERIE HODGSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £75k | £67k |
| 31/12/2024 | £95k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £72k | £63k |
| 31/12/2022 | £68k | £71k |
| 31/12/2021 | £65k | £65k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN, STEETON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted receipts decreased to £63,791 from £66,986 in the previous year, primarily due to a one-off insurance claim in 2024. The charity reports a net excess of receipts over payments, resulting in unrestricted fund balances of £34,277, which are below the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted payments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.