The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Ashover and St. Mark's Handley
Religious services of public workship on weekly basis and on special religious daysServices for baptism, marriage and funeralTeaching Christianity through sermons, Youth work, adult courses and School assemblies.Pastoral care including visiting and ministering to the sick, bereaved or any other person in difficultySupport other charities in the UK and overseasCommunity events organised
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the parish operated with a combined deficit of £21,886.07 for the year ending 31 December 2024, driven by high energy costs and resumed diocese payments. St Mark's Church, Handley specifically reports that its monthly income covers only a small part of its utilities and maintenance, relying on bank balances to cover the shortfall. The trustees note that without generating further income, the church may not be able to continue keeping the building open.
What the accounts disclose
“If we do not manage to generate more income we will not be able to pay the insurance or the heating costs and will therefore not be able to continue to keep the Church open.” — page 18
Trustees
- DAVID RUSSELL
- Dr ANNA BELL
- Jon Sangwell
- ROSEMARY EARLY
- Rev Peter Edward Bold
- Sarah Jane Carter
- Valerie Nuttall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £78k | £100k |
| 31/12/2023 | £99k | £104k |
| 31/12/2022 | £61k | £55k |
| 31/12/2021 | £52k | £40k |
| 31/12/2020 | £60k | £81k |
Common questions
Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Ashover and St. Mark's Handley financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the parish operated with a combined deficit of £21,886.07 for the year ending 31 December 2024, driven by high energy costs and resumed diocese payments. St Mark's Church, Handley specifically reports that its monthly income covers only a small part of its utilities and maintenance, relying on bank balances to cover the shortfall. The trustees note that without generating further income, the church may not be able to continue keeping the building open. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.