THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST THE KING BATTYEFORD
regular public worshipprovision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplationpastoral work including visiting the sick and bereavedteaching christianity through sermons, courses and small groupstaking religious assemblies in schoolprovision of youth group with Christian ethospromotion of christianity through staging events and meetings and the distribution of literature
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that there was significant pressure on church finances in 2025, though the PCC is described as diligent and prudent. The church is currently in a vacancy with no Incumbent, and the heating boiler is in a precarious state requiring potential replacement. Despite these challenges, the church maintains various community services and groups.
What the accounts disclose
“Once again in 2025 there was a great deal of pressure on our Church Finances.” — page 1
Trustees
- ANNE CATHERINE LOCKWOOD
- DEREK GARNER
- HELEN GRANGE
- IAN WILLIAM GRANGE
- JOHN BRIAN CASTLEDINE
- JOHN ROPER HORNBY
- John Michael Beevers
- Luke Paul Sephton
- Margaret Joyce Willard
- RICHARD BLAND
- RUTH ELAINE BROADHEAD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £89k | £101k |
| 31/12/2024 | £101k | £99k |
| 31/12/2023 | £100k | £114k |
| 31/12/2022 | £95k | £111k |
| 31/12/2021 | £51k | £69k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST THE KING BATTYEFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that there was significant pressure on church finances in 2025, though the PCC is described as diligent and prudent. The church is currently in a vacancy with no Incumbent, and the heating boiler is in a precarious state requiring potential replacement. Despite these challenges, the church maintains various community services and groups.