THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ALL SAINTS HIGHERTOWN AND BALDHU
The primary object of the PCC is to enable the members of the church to worship God and to grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and to live out the Christian Faith to members of the community. The PCC encourages members to be involved with the education and support of all age groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds showed a net surplus of £16,194, with free unrestricted reserves of £62,588 held against a policy target of six months' estimated expenditure. The charity's total net assets increased to £1,591,024, driven largely by restricted funds for the completed Lifehouse Project.
What the accounts disclose
“Restricted Funds income of £318,032 (2024: £1,474,700) includes £291,555 in grant income received in respect of the Lifehouse Project.” — page 6
“Unconditional donations were received in the year from two trustees totalling £1,240 (2024: £864). At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Trustees was £Nil (2024 - £Nil). Page 25” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Rev David Wesley Smithchair
- Alan Thomas Wallace
- Beverlie Ann Horton
- Christine Frances Dayus
- Deborah Anne Mitchell
- Elizabeth Meriel Wallace
- Emma Jane Rawsthorne
- Gail Margaret Birch
- Hamilton Maxwell Cruddas
- JANE ELIZABETH TOMLINSON
- Jean Iris Cooke
- Lynne Mary Bray
- Mary Helen Johnson
- Rev Canon Marion Lily Barrett
- Rev Valerie Mary Cruddas
- Rowley Surridge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £378k | £98k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.5m | £130k |
| 31/12/2023 | £149k | £175k |
| 31/12/2022 | £161k | £155k |
| 31/12/2021 | £223k | £263k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ALL SAINTS HIGHERTOWN AND BALDHU financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds showed a net surplus of £16,194, with free unrestricted reserves of £62,588 held against a policy target of six months' estimated expenditure. The charity's total net assets increased to £1,591,024, driven largely by restricted funds for the completed Lifehouse Project. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2024 | £330k | Truro Lifehouse Capital Project |
| UK government | 02/10/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |