THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. OSWALD, ASHBOURNE
Registered charity 1185390 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The PCC exists to promote Christian worship and outreach in the parish of St. Oswald Ashbourne with St. Mary Mappleton within the framework of the Church of England, and the maintenance of the church buildings. Regular religious services are held, with additional activities focused on the provision of pastoral and social care, including the fortnightly 'Ossies Kitchen' community cafe.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased significantly to £259,159, driven largely by non-recurring legacies and a successful stewardship campaign. While unrestricted reserves have strengthened, the trustees note that current income levels for St. Mary are unlikely to cover basic operating expenses in future years, though the overall going concern assessment remains positive due to adequate resources.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: one year of unrestricted expenditure (held: £48k)
“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds not committed (if possible) equivalent to the cost of maintaining for one year the activities directly relating to the work of the church, together with the normal annual expenditure on outward giving and church administration.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Michael Halls received honoraria for services as Director of Music.
“Mr Michael Halls and Mr Roger Harrison (both members of the PCC) received honoraria of £2,640 (2024: £2,400) and £1,200 (2024: £nil) respectively for their services as Director of Music and Assistant Director of Music.”
“Mr Michael Halls and Mr Roger Harrison (both members of the PCC) received honoraria of £2,640 (2024: £2,400) and £1,200 (2024: £nil) respectively for their services as Director of Music and Assistant Director of Music.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Roger Harrison received honoraria for services as Assistant Director of Music.
“Mr Michael Halls and Mr Roger Harrison (both members of the PCC) received honoraria of £2,640 (2024: £2,400) and £1,200 (2024: £nil) respectively for their services as Director of Music and Assistant Director of Music.”
“Mr Michael Halls and Mr Roger Harrison (both members of the PCC) received honoraria of £2,640 (2024: £2,400) and £1,200 (2024: £nil) respectively for their services as Director of Music and Assistant Director of Music.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Andrew John Burns
- Ashdon Philip Toombs
- Barbara Dorothy Haviland Williams
- Celia Anne Dickinson
- Deborah Jane Ashton-Cleary
- Dr Peter Carl Walker
- Helen Nora Anne Ford
- James Pogson
- Janet Elizabeth Wright
- Leslie John Elwell · trustee of 1 other charity
- Lindsay Anne Walker
- Lynda Yvonne Herbert
- Michael St John Smith
- Michael Vincent Halls
- PAUL ELLIOTT · trustee of 1 other charity
- Rachel Alexander Gardner
- Rachel Anne Clews
- Raymond Massey
- Rev Dwayne Darcy Engh · trustee of 1 other charity
- Rev Margaret Macdonald Rode
- Rev Nigel Stewart Rode
- Rev Patricia Ann Short
- Roger Marshall Harrison · trustee of 1 other charity
- Susan Jennifer Damesin
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Derbyshire
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Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. OSWALD, ASHBOURNE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased significantly to £259,159, driven largely by non-recurring legacies and a successful stewardship campaign. While unrestricted reserves have strengthened, the trustees note that current income levels for St. Mary are unlikely to cover basic operating expenses in future years, though the overall going concern assessment remains positive due to adequate resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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