THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTER SAINT PETER
The PCC of Chester Saint Peter has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the maintenance responsibilities for St Peter's Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £3,904 for the year, primarily due to café relaunch costs and income loss during building repairs. However, total unrestricted and designated reserves stood at £151,250, with cash and current assets of £147,894, providing a buffer against the stated reserve policy target of £56,340.
What the accounts disclose
“One trustee and the wife of another trustee received payments in 2025 for services and products supplied to the café.” — page 18
“Jo Coates received a total of £1,089 in respect of cakes supplied to the café.”
“Ann Hughes received £183.40 in her role as Café Manager cover.” — page 20
“Jo Coates received a total of £1,089 in respect of cakes supplied to the café.”
“Ann Hughes received £183.40 in her role as Café Manager cover.” — page 20
Trustees
- Rev Jonathan Richard Phillipschair
- Darren Andrews
- Dr David Godwin Hobson
- ELIZABETH WIFFEN
- Elizabeth Ann Hughes
- JULIAN DAVID ANNISON
- Jane Anne Brocklehurst
- Joanne Patsy Coates
- Peter Norman Coates
- Timothy David Passey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £405k | £409k |
| 31/12/2024 | £187k | £200k |
| 31/12/2023 | £188k | £248k |
| 31/12/2022 | £159k | £166k |
| 31/12/2021 | £239k | £150k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTER SAINT PETER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £3,904 for the year, primarily due to café relaunch costs and income loss during building repairs. However, total unrestricted and designated reserves stood at £151,250, with cash and current assets of £147,894, providing a buffer against the stated reserve policy target of £56,340. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 05/01/2021 | £488 | St Peters Church, Chester |
| UK government | 05/01/2021 | £3k | St Peters Church, Chester |