THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCH IRELAND WOOD & TINSHILL
The function of the PCC is promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral,evangelistic, social and ecumenical.Regular public worship open to all.Pastoral work including visiting the sick and the bereaved.Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups.Taking of religious assemblies in schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted income decreased to £186,036 from £211,318 in the prior year, while total expenditure on charitable activities and administration fell to £157,096. Free reserves stood at £181,303, which the trustees confirm exceeds their policy target of three months' normal payments, indicating strong short-term liquidity despite a significant building project.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC consider that a level of such free reserves should be maintained at least at the level of the next 3 months normal payments”
“in 2024 remuneration and pension contributions totalling £17,914 were paid to a connected person, namely Millie Fry, who is the wife of Nick Fry (one of the churchwardens for the early part of that year). During 2025 neither party continued in their respective roles.”
“in 2024 a contracted sum of £400 for counselling services to the disadvantaged was paid to Beth Madeley in a professional capacity, who is the wife of Rupert Madeley one of the trustees” — page 28
“in 2024 remuneration and pension contributions totalling £17,914 were paid to a connected person, namely Millie Fry, who is the wife of Nick Fry (one of the churchwardens for the early part of that year). During 2025 neither party continued in their respective roles.”
“in 2024 a contracted sum of £400 for counselling services to the disadvantaged was paid to Beth Madeley in a professional capacity, who is the wife of Rupert Madeley one of the trustees” — page 28
Trustees
- Rev Mark Harlowchair
- AMELIA FRY
- ANTHONY CHAMBERS
- BARBARA JEAN EYKEL
- Bev Monck
- Dave Monck
- Dr Hannah Marianne Miller
- ELEANOR BENSON
- HILARY VINALL
- Ian Newham
- LOUISA LAWRENCE
- Mark Peter Chadwick
- Robert John Govier
- Roger Andrew Lazenby
- Rupert Julian Madeley
- Sarah Ayers
- Sarah Louise Denner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £500k | £248k |
| 31/12/2024 | £404k | £226k |
| 31/12/2023 | £233k | £214k |
| 31/12/2022 | £184k | £184k |
| 31/12/2021 | £186k | £140k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCH IRELAND WOOD & TINSHILL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted income decreased to £186,036 from £211,318 in the prior year, while total expenditure on charitable activities and administration fell to £157,096. Free reserves stood at £181,303, which the trustees confirm exceeds their policy target of three months' normal payments, indicating strong short-term liquidity despite a significant building project. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.