THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF POTTERS BAR
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £33,178 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £188,992 against total expenditure of £155,814. The trustees confirm that the organization is in compliance with its policy to maintain sufficient reserves to cover three months of unrestricted expenditure. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the financial statements accord with the accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the PCC to maintain wherever possible sufficient reserves in the General Fund to cover three months unrestricted expenditure.”
“During the year, the sum of £2,340 was paid to the parish Organist who is a member of the PCC. A small immaterial portion of the expenses paid to the Incumbent may have related to his services as Chairman of the PCC.” — page 14
“During the year, the sum of £2,340 was paid to the parish Organist who is a member of the PCC. A small immaterial portion of the expenses paid to the Incumbent may have related to his services as Chairman of the PCC. No other payments or expenses were paid to any PCC member, persons closely connected to them or related parties.” — page 14
Trustees
- REV Stefan Chrysostomou BAchair
- Archie George Hadfield
- BEVERLEY KAREN ASHDOWN
- CHRISTINE ANNE BELAND-HANCOCK
- DAVID MARK MILLER
- Dr JORDAN ALLAN HODGES
- ELIZABETH CROFTS NETHERCOTT
- GEOFFREY CHARLES FOSTER
- HARRY TRAVIS HADFIELD
- JAYNE ALISON ADA NIBLETT
- KATHRYN GRACE ELLIS
- MARK CHRISTIAN JONES
- Richard Michael Osborn
- SHIRLEY ANNE BAKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £189k | £156k |
| 31/12/2024 | £238k | £312k |
| 31/12/2023 | £170k | £168k |
| 31/12/2022 | £152k | £116k |
| 31/12/2021 | £127k | £107k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF POTTERS BAR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £33,178 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £188,992 against total expenditure of £155,814. The trustees confirm that the organization is in compliance with its policy to maintain sufficient reserves to cover three months of unrestricted expenditure. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the financial statements accord with the accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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 POTTERS BAR | £189k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HARLOW | £303k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN THAME | £338k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS HATTERSLEY | £145k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BEDDINGTON | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.MARTIN-OF-TOUR, CHELSFIELD | £261k | — | 0 | above | 7.6% | no doubt |