THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, RIVER
The PCC of River Church is the body that oversees the provision of Christian worship within the parish of SS Peter & Paul, River, Dover under the auspices of the Church of England. It offers regular preaching, teaching and offering of the Sacraments and through evangelistic outreach in River and Dover.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the PCC considers itself to be in a strong position to continue its ministry, despite acknowledging rising costs for utilities and insurance. The charity maintains approximately three months of expenditure in reserve, as suggested by the Charity Commissioners, to manage financial uncertainties and ongoing maintenance needs for its historic buildings.
What the accounts disclose
“Our income is derived from giving, both regular and occasional, and some fund raising activities such as our Christmas Fayre and Quiz Night and from the Abbey Pre-School.” — page 4
“We keep approximately three months expenditure in reserve as suggested by the Charity Commissioners.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 70
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 50
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 100
Trustees
- The Revd Dr Andrew James Bawtreechair
- Adrian Mark Fellows
- Albert Henry Polden
- Beryl Elizabeth Ann Reed
- Chloe Ashlee
- Gary Brenton
- Gillian May Rowland
- Henry Cornelius Dalton
- Janet Marion Copley
- Lynne Watson
- Margaret Jean Bowers
- Maurice Harry Smith
- NIGEL PAUL CURTIS
- Neil Joseph Vest
- Peter Whibley
- Sarah Penelope Love
- Simon Fletcher
- Steven Samuel Saunderson
- Timothy Moseling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £106k | £106k |
| 31/12/2024 | £105k | £107k |
| 31/12/2023 | £100k | £98k |
| 31/12/2022 | £111k | £107k |
| 31/12/2021 | £87k | £89k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, RIVER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the PCC considers itself to be in a strong position to continue its ministry, despite acknowledging rising costs for utilities and insurance. The charity maintains approximately three months of expenditure in reserve, as suggested by the Charity Commissioners, to manage financial uncertainties and ongoing maintenance needs for its historic buildings.
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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 PETER AND ST PAUL, RIVER | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DOVER | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, LOUDWATER | £945k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, GOLDINGTON | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, DORCHESTER ON THAMES | £328k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST GABRIEL, HARTING | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |