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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS AND ST LUKE DEPTFORD

Registered charity 1176157 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST NICHOLAS AND ST LUKE DEPTFORD PCC

The PCC continues to work in promoting the whole mission of the Church of England, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, within the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas and St Luke, Deptford.

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Latest income
£44k
Latest spending
£70k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,248 for the year, driven by unrestricted expenditure exceeding income, although this was partially offset by net gains on investments. Free reserves stood at £25,694, which the trustees note equates to more than 24 months' expenditure, significantly exceeding their policy target of three months. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £26k)
“The PCC's policy is to retain at least 3 months' expenditure as free reserves, to meet future shortfalls in income or unexpected expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Pauline Watkins received £2,292 for services (opening/closing gates, cleaning).
“During the year, sums totalling £2,292 were paid to Pauline Watkins, a member of the PCC for opening and closing the church gates as well as cleaning the church building.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to PCC member for services
“paid £2,292 to Pauline Watkins, a member of the PCC, for services provided in opening and closing the church gates, as well as some cleaning.” — page 16
“Ashley Watkins, who is a close family member of PCC member Pauline Watkins was paid £200 for carrying out painting and decorating work.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to related party for services
“paid £2,292 to Pauline Watkins, a member of the PCC, for services provided in opening and closing the church gates, as well as some cleaning.” — page 16
“Ashley Watkins, who is a close family member of PCC member Pauline Watkins was paid £200 for carrying out painting and decorating work.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Greenwich · Lewisham

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£44k£70k
31/12/2023£46k£62k
31/12/2022£42k£58k
31/12/2021£45k£63k
31/12/2020£40k£60k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS AND ST LUKE DEPTFORD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,248 for the year, driven by unrestricted expenditure exceeding income, although this was partially offset by net gains on investments. Free reserves stood at £25,694, which the trustees note equates to more than 24 months' expenditure, significantly exceeding their policy target of three months. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.