THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY, THORPE
Regular public worship open to all; provision of a sacred place for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work including visiting the sick and infirm;taking of religious assemblies in school; promotion of Christianity through sermons, courses, groups, events and meetings;supporting other charities in the UK and overseas; promoting the mission of the church throughout the Parish.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts decreased significantly due to a 31% drop in regular giving, although this was offset by a large legacy receipt of £461,670. The charity reports a negligible deficit of £72 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £6,329. The trustees note that the church relies on the Diocese's Parish Share discount to remain financially sustainable during the vacancy period.
What the accounts disclose
“Education transfers were to reimburse the purchase of Noah’s Ark resources and PCC contributions to Thorpe primary school for a projector and travel costs for the Yr6 Leavers service at the cathedral.” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2023) → no going-concern doubt (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- ALLISON ELIZABETH KELLY
- ANDREW WEST
- CLAIRE MARGARET COBBOLD
- DIANA LEES
- JENNIFER OLIVE BRIGHT
- MARGARET THERESA HARNDEN
- Mary Morris
- SUZANNE THORNTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £988k | £988k |
| 31/12/2023 | £134k | £146k |
| 31/12/2022 | £202k | £202k |
| 31/12/2021 | £141k | £140k |
| 31/12/2020 | £94k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY, THORPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts decreased significantly due to a 31% drop in regular giving, although this was offset by a large legacy receipt of £461,670. The charity reports a negligible deficit of £72 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £6,329. The trustees note that the church relies on the Diocese's Parish Share discount to remain financially sustainable during the vacancy period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ST. MARY, THORPE | £988k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, ATTENBOROUGH. | £164k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, ROBY | £100k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. AUGUSTINE, BROXBOURNE WITH ST. LAURENCE, WORMLEY | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, BYFLEET | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHENIES & LITTLE CHALFONT | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |