THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS' CHURCH BURTON-IN-WIRRAL
The purpose of the charity is promoting the whole mission of the Church. The church is open daily for private prayer and services are held on Sundays, Wednesdays and Christian Festivals, and family occasions. Services are also held in residential homes and the local sports club. The vicar is very involved with the village primary school. Members of the PCC organise fund raising social events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that voluntary income decreased slightly to £49,056, with the PCC explicitly noting risks associated with a diminishing income stream and reliance on a small group of donors. The charity received a significant discretionary grant of £14,625 from the Diocese, which was linked to the sale of the old Vicarage, indicating a dependency on asset sales to support current finances.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2025 the PCC received a tax refund of £13,060 through Gift Aid compared with £12,189 in 2024. The amount received from HMRC represented 11% of total income for the year” — page 14
“During the year an honorarium of £1,680 for accounting support services was paid to Helen Thomas, who is related to churchwarden and trustee Ivor Thomas.” — page 15
Trustees
- ANTHONY CARTER
- Amanda Jayne Ankers
- Dr John Reginald Vinson
- Ivor Arthur Thomas
- JANE ELIZABETH DAVIES
- JOHN ALLEN CHURCH
- John Michael Morris-Best
- John Scott Dennison
- Nicola Anne Dennison
- Nigel Earnest Frederick Griffiths
- Philip Hillman
- Ronald Beverley Curnow
- Sarah Jane Griffiths
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £118k | £104k |
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £114k |
| 31/12/2023 | £101k | £78k |
| 30/12/2022 | £101k | £94k |
| 01/01/2022 | £97k | £99k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS' CHURCH BURTON-IN-WIRRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that voluntary income decreased slightly to £49,056, with the PCC explicitly noting risks associated with a diminishing income stream and reliance on a small group of donors. The charity received a significant discretionary grant of £14,625 from the Diocese, which was linked to the sale of the old Vicarage, indicating a dependency on asset sales to support current finances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £144k |
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |
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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 NICHOLAS' CHURCH BURTON-IN-WIRRAL | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ACTON | £473k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JAMES, MILTON, PORTSMOUTH | £146k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRIGHTON, ST PETER | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARYS THEYDON BOIS | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, ADEL | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |