The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Grasmere and Rydal
This Charity looks after the Parish of Grasmere Church Services, the Church building and the religious and social needs of the village residents.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted and restricted funds total £113,103, with unrestricted reserves of £75,403. The trustees report that they achieved their aim to maintain three months of unrestricted expenditure in reserves. The financial review notes that everyday income and expenditure were broadly matched at around £70,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC aims to maintain 3 months of unrestricted expenditure in reserves, which we achieved.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Lawrence David Bashamchair
- Ann Elizabeth Jackman
- Anne Helen Rawcliffe
- Dr David Dodgson
- Gerald Richard Rawcliffe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £109k | £89k |
| 31/12/2024 | £66k | £86k |
| 31/12/2023 | £117k | £236k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £111k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £46k |
Common questions
Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Grasmere and Rydal financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted and restricted funds total £113,103, with unrestricted reserves of £75,403. The trustees report that they achieved their aim to maintain three months of unrestricted expenditure in reserves. The financial review notes that everyday income and expenditure were broadly matched at around £70,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £540 | Churchyard maintenance |