THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL WITH ST. AGATHA, WOLDINGHAM
The PCCs charitable objects are primarily focused on the advancement of religion. All regular public worship is provided free of charge and open to all. In addition, the PCCs activities include teaching and taking assemblies and offer advancement of education. Donations to other charities and our own projects relieve poverty and need, whether within or outside the ecclesiastical parish.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit on the general fund of around £9,000 in 2025, reflecting a loss of donation income following the deaths of congregation members. However, the trustees report that reserves remain at a level allowing the charity to deal with unexpected losses, although they acknowledge dependence on significant donors and anticipate funding future pledges from reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary income 7,063 56,548 63,611 135,787” — page 6
“Our reserves, however, remain at a level at which it will allow us to deal with unexpected loss of income or emergency expenditure”
“As the St. Paul’s Director of Music, Mr D Ridout, who was a co-opted member of the PCC throughout the year, was paid £2,400 during the year (2024 - £2,040).” — page 12
“As the St. Paul’s Director of Music, Mr D Ridout, who was a co-opted member of the PCC throughout the year, was paid £2,400 during the year (2024 - £2,040). No payments or expenses were paid to any other member of the PCC, persons closely connected to them or other related parties, other than reimbursement of expenses paid for on behalf of the PCC.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev CATHERINE LOUISE DOWLAND-PILLINGERchair
- ALISON MARGARET MEAD
- Christine Black-Nyaga
- Christopher William Roberts
- DAVID JOHN RIDOUT
- JUDY PATRICIA FORTUNE
- Janine Battersby
- MRS MAGGIE STEVENSON
- Maureen Westmarland
- Nancy Collard
- Nicola Hardy
- Nigel John Hardy
- ROBIN GERALD TOZER
- Rev Catherine Dawkins
- Stella Jean Morris
- Victoria Francis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £82k | £87k |
| 31/12/2024 | £156k | £84k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £77k |
| 31/12/2022 | £79k | £91k |
| 31/12/2021 | £72k | £70k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL WITH ST. AGATHA, WOLDINGHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit on the general fund of around £9,000 in 2025, reflecting a loss of donation income following the deaths of congregation members. However, the trustees report that reserves remain at a level allowing the charity to deal with unexpected losses, although they acknowledge dependence on significant donors and anticipate funding future pledges from reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.