THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GLEADLESS VALLEY

Registered charity 1179675 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Gleadless Valley Parish Church Holy Cross, HOLY CROSS GLEADLESS VALLEY PCC

Know God through Jesus Christ, Explore life together as a church, Reach out to Gleadless Valley in Sheffield and beyond. Through: Sunday and mid-week worship, bible study & prayer,Pastoral care and guidance within the ethnically & culturally diverse community,Youth and children ministry,Baby & Toddler group,Monthly cafe in the community,Partnership with local stakeholders.

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Latest income
£198k
Latest spending
£150k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that free reserves of £16,963 were below the stated policy target of £20,000 due to significant investigative costs for building repairs. The charity reports large financial burdens on the horizon, including roof replacement and window repairs, while noting that securing external funding is becoming more challenging.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and grants (53% of income)
In 2025, the General Fund (unrestricted) giving by standing order, contactless card, bank transfer, cash in Sunday collections and other donations along with reclaimed tax through the Gift Aid scheme totalled just over £93,000. — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £17k; policy: £20,000)
Free reserves at 31 December 2025 were £16,963 (2024: £26,504). This was lower than intended due to the investigative work on the main window. — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Two trustees (P Kabaya and S Dawodu) were employed by the charity and received remuneration as staff members.
Two trustees of the Charity, P Kabaya and S Dawodu were also employed by the charity during the year as the International Ministry Assistant and the Youth and Children's Minister. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Two trustees, P Kabaya and S Dawodu, were employed by the charity as International Ministry Assistant and Youth and Children's Minister.
Two trustees of the Charity, P Kabaya and S Dawodu were also employed by the charity during the year as the International Ministry Assistant and the Youth and Children's Minister. — page 19
PCC members donated £14,442 (2024: £11,395) in addition to any amounts given within the collection during the year. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: PCC members donated £14,442.
Two trustees of the Charity, P Kabaya and S Dawodu were also employed by the charity during the year as the International Ministry Assistant and the Youth and Children's Minister. — page 19
PCC members donated £14,442 (2024: £11,395) in addition to any amounts given within the collection during the year. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Potter family (daughter of Treasurer Martin Bell) is a Mission Partner supported financially.
Two trustees of the Charity, P Kabaya and S Dawodu were also employed by the charity during the year as the International Ministry Assistant and the Youth and Children's Minister. — page 19
PCC members donated £14,442 (2024: £11,395) in addition to any amounts given within the collection during the year. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 13:33 Trust, of which Treasurer M Bell and Vicar D Middleton are Trustees, donated £6,000.
Two trustees of the Charity, P Kabaya and S Dawodu were also employed by the charity during the year as the International Ministry Assistant and the Youth and Children's Minister. — page 19
PCC members donated £14,442 (2024: £11,395) in addition to any amounts given within the collection during the year. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£198k£150k
31/12/2024£97k£129k
31/12/2023£80k£101k
31/12/2022£64k£68k
31/12/2021£73k£66k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GLEADLESS VALLEY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £16,963 were below the stated policy target of £20,000 due to significant investigative costs for building repairs. The charity reports large financial burdens on the horizon, including roof replacement and window repairs, while noting that securing external funding is becoming more challenging. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.