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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS' STOPSLEY

Registered charity 1175152 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST THOMAS' PCC STOPSLEY · listed website unreachable when last crawled

Latest income
£105k
Latest spending
£112k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net annual deficit of £36,500 for the year ended 31 December 2024, marking the sixth consecutive year of deficits. To cover this shortfall, legacy monies designated for church maintenance and emergencies are being utilized, a practice the trustees note will eventually cease. Consequently, the charity expresses concern regarding its future financial position and relies on increasing regular giving to meet its commitments.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The deficit for the year is a concern, but we hope to increase regular giving via a Stewardship campaign to ensure we are in a strong position to meet regular commitments.” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received £434 for telephone and travelling bills. The PCC paid £4,453 for clergy expenses (travel, hospitality, telephone, postage, broadband).
“The PCC also supported the clergy by paying annual costs towards travel, hospitality, telephone, postage and broadband amounting to a little over £4,453. One other trustee received £434 for telephone and travelling bills.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Luton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£105k£112k
31/12/2024£80k£117k
31/12/2023£78k£105k
31/12/2022£233k£102k
31/12/2021£79k£97k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS' STOPSLEY financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net annual deficit of £36,500 for the year ended 31 December 2024, marking the sixth consecutive year of deficits. To cover this shortfall, legacy monies designated for church maintenance and emergencies are being utilized, a practice the trustees note will eventually cease. Consequently, the charity expresses concern regarding its future financial position and relies on increasing regular giving to meet its commitments. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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