THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN EAST PRESTON WITH KINGSTON
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church. This includes regular services of worship and serving our community in various diverse ways.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remains solvent with unrestricted reserves of £95,516, which are above the stated policy target of two months' unrestricted payments. While the charity reported a net loss for the year due to significant restricted fund expenditure on church restoration, unrestricted income exceeded unrestricted expenditure, resulting in a surplus on general funds.
What the accounts disclose
“To maintain a balance on the general unrestricted funds which equates to approximately two months’ worth of unrestricted payments as contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 8
“The PCC also supported the Vicar by paying Council Tax, Water and environmental charges for the Vicarage. Expenses are also paid in connection with official duties for the Vicar.” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- REV ANDREW JOHN PERRY BTHchair
- CHRISTOPHER RICHARD DERMOTT WOOD
- Charles Philip Sherwin
- David John Moore
- Gloria Ann Russell
- Helen Julia Smith
- Jack Charles Cogman
- Lucy Jane Hornby
- Lynne Brunton
- MARY ROSE JEAVONS
- Pauline Winifred McLelland
- Peter Henry Lewis
- Tina Kathleen Poole
- Tracey Alison Hammond
- Vivien Janice Ayling
- Wendy Wray Allen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £107k | £167k |
| 31/12/2024 | £163k | £144k |
| 31/12/2023 | £71k | £85k |
| 31/12/2022 | £99k | £87k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £86k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN EAST PRESTON WITH KINGSTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains solvent with unrestricted reserves of £95,516, which are above the stated policy target of two months' unrestricted payments. While the charity reported a net loss for the year due to significant restricted fund expenditure on church restoration, unrestricted income exceeded unrestricted expenditure, resulting in a surplus on general funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ST MARY THE VIRGIN EAST PRESTON WITH KINGSTON | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BLETCHINGLEY | £124k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, ISLINGTON | £975k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHALK | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY BRYANSTON SQUARE WITH ST MARK ST MARYLEBONE | £1.4m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, KINGSTON HILL | £458k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |