THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BANBURY ST MARY
As a Church of England church our activities vary, from providing Christian worship to the local community on a weekly basis to providing pastoral support to the local parish. We are an arts venue for the local community providing a space for concerts and other forms of performing Arts. As the only Grade I listed building in Banbury we are also custodians of a significant historical building.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated an income of £122,452 with expenditure of £125,181, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are low at £25,178, which is below the stated policy target of £72,000 to £96,000, and note that the Parish Share has not been paid in full for the sixth consecutive year.
What the accounts disclose
“At year-end the charity held £25,178 in unrestricted reserves, meaning that we are not currently meeting our reserves policy.”
“received donations totalling £9,847 (2024: £11,165) from related parties (which includes members of the PCC, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). Except as disclosed in note 8, 'Analysis of staff costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year.” — page 20
Trustees
- Rev Serena Parevash Tajimachair
- Rev Serena Parevash Tajimachair
- Caroline Anne Owens
- HELEN DENISE FULLER
- Heather Jane Clews
- Lesley Helen Patrice Burge
- MARY PRISCILLA PARKER
- Philip Maurice Burge
- Rebecca Stennett
- Rev Sarah Cotterill
- Sarah Bayliss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £122k | £125k |
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £140k |
| 31/12/2023 | £125k | £136k |
| 31/12/2022 | £127k | £127k |
| 31/12/2021 | £197k | £174k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BANBURY ST MARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated an income of £122,452 with expenditure of £125,181, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are low at £25,178, which is below the stated policy target of £72,000 to £96,000, and note that the Parish Share has not been paid in full for the sixth consecutive year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £15k | CRF21: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Banbury St Mary |
| UK government | 31/10/2020 | £22k | St Mary's Church, Banbury |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/11/2017 | £249k | "Urgent investigations and repairs to the Chancel of St MaryÂ’s Church, Banbury" |
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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 BANBURY ST MARY | £122k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN-AT-HAMPSTEAD | £477k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY, BOURNE STREET, LONDON | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ST MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY. | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY-THE-VIRGIN, BATHWICK | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN BURY | £395k | Under £20,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |