THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FURNACE GREEN ST. ANDREW
We are a modern evangelical Anglican church, primarily ministering to the needs to the local community of Furnace Green, Crawley including St Andrew's primary school which adjoins our church building. In addition to worship on a Sunday, the Church operates a number of ministries including Children & Families, Youth and a community cafe.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds held a cash balance of £117,130 at the end of 2024, representing a decrease from the previous year. The budget for 2025 shows a projected deficit of £14,100, though the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“Gifts of money and the associated gift-aid tax reclaimed account for some 81% of parish income.”
“We aim to hold liquid reserves to meet six months’ normal running costs” — page 14
“During the year, a donation of £5,126 (2023: £3,589) was made to The Lighthouse Project (Crawley), of which one of the trustees of the PCC is also a trustee.” — page 28
Funders the charity credits
- Tearfund
- Crawley CAP Centre
- The Lighthouse Project
- The Church Pastoral Aid Society
- Prison Fellowship
- Michael and Silvia Browne
Trustees
- Rev RICHARD POOLEchair
- Alison Quirk
- Donna Wilson
- IAN MARTIN
- Ian Cooper
- Jennifer Davis
- Jennifer Wise
- John Robert Lodemore
- Linda Margaret Jefferson
- Mark Clabon
- Michael Jefferson
- PAUL MASTERS
- Paul Gruet
- Rev Thomas Dare
- Russell Bateman
- Yeunnah Muriuki
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £281k | £277k |
| 31/12/2023 | £261k | £187k |
| 31/12/2022 | £226k | £198k |
| 31/12/2021 | £201k | £267k |
| 31/12/2020 | £266k | £268k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FURNACE GREEN ST. ANDREW financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds held a cash balance of £117,130 at the end of 2024, representing a decrease from the previous year. The budget for 2025 shows a projected deficit of £14,100, though the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, HURST GREEN, SURREY
- PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALLINGTON, ST NICHOLAS WITH MAIDSTONE, ST PETER, MAIDSTONE
- PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST ANDREW'S NUTHURST AND CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD MANNINGS HEATH
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Christopher, Hanwell
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, ATTENBOROUGH.
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CROSS WITH ST FAITH
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 FURNACE GREEN ST. ANDREW | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, HURST GREEN, SURREY | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALLINGTON, ST NICHOLAS WITH MAIDSTONE, ST PETER, MAIDSTONE | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST ANDREW'S NUTHURST AND CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD MANNINGS HEATH | £157k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Christopher, Hanwell | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, ATTENBOROUGH. | £164k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |