THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, PURLEY ON THAMES, DIOCESE OF OXFORD
St. Mary's is a vibrant local Anglican church in Purley on Thames, Reading. We have a heart for mission and service. Sunday worship is at the heart of who we are. Sunday services are held at 9.30am, 11.15am and once a month at 4pm. We have a variety of church ministries, small groups and outreach activities. More detail can be found on our website.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £8,964 and unrestricted reserves of £38,119, which met the trustees' policy of retaining approximately three months of expenditure. The filing notes that while income fell by 5%, the financial position was supported by significant reductions in utility costs and faithful stewardship from the church family.
What the accounts disclose
“Regular unrestricted and planned stewardship (by bank, weekly or gift aid envelopes) decreased by 8% to £74,522”
“PCC has an agreed reserves policy of retaining circa 3 months of expenditure in case of need.”
Trustees
- Dr David Archerchair
- Angela Mary Sullivan-Brown
- Anna Saverton
- DEBORAH KATHERINE CORRIGAN
- Daniel Head
- David John Davies
- Duncan Briggs
- Gerry Hiscock
- Heather Wylie
- Joan Mary Jack
- Jon Lindsay Saverton
- Nigel James Tolson
- Rev Aidan Daniel Jones
- Sandra Ellen Whitaker
- Sheila Mary Adnett
- Susan Jean Fossey
- Suzanna Jennifer Greaney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £129k | £120k |
| 31/12/2023 | £130k | £115k |
| 31/12/2022 | £98k | £113k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £107k |
| 31/12/2020 | £104k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, PURLEY ON THAMES, DIOCESE OF OXFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £8,964 and unrestricted reserves of £38,119, which met the trustees' policy of retaining approximately three months of expenditure. The filing notes that while income fell by 5%, the financial position was supported by significant reductions in utility costs and faithful stewardship from the church family. Its FY2024 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, PURLEY ON THAMES, DIOCESE OF OXFORD | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST CHILTINGTON | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S CHARLTON KINGS | £457k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM | £106k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, PLAISTOW, BROMLEY, DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ST MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY. | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |