THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, KINGTON
The activities of St Mary's, Kington incude the holding of regular church services in the church, the publication of the monthly magazine, the raising of funds for the maintenance of the church property and for various charitable purposes, holding bi-monthly meetings of the trustees in the Parish House, organising activities for children and adults in the Parish House.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made an operating loss of nearly £14,000 in 2025, with total assets of £88,574. The trustees report that this loss was offset by a legacy and that the charity remains in a strong financial position, addressing the shortfall by negotiating a reduction in the sum offered to the diocese.
What the accounts disclose
“It continues to be true that our day-to-day payments are more than our receipts. I can report that we made on operating loss of nearly £14,000 this year.” — page 13
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- Ann Elizabeth Edwards
- Beverley Fensom
- Christine Robinson
- Deborah Sell
- Eileen Valentine Thomas
- Elizabeth Banks
- Gregory Wight
- Julia Reid
- Margaret Anne Cooke BSc
- Margaret H Pengelly
- Nicholas Cooke
- PENELOPE HALCROW
- Philip Sell
- Rev Phillippa Wright
- Rev Sally Wright
- Robert MacCurrach
- Stephen Lacey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £132k | £208k |
| 31/12/2024 | £169k | £280k |
| 31/12/2023 | £169k | £153k |
| 31/12/2022 | £102k | £117k |
| 31/12/2021 | £253k | £171k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, KINGTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made an operating loss of nearly £14,000 in 2025, with total assets of £88,574. The trustees report that this loss was offset by a legacy and that the charity remains in a strong financial position, addressing the shortfall by negotiating a reduction in the sum offered to the diocese. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2024 | £4k | Let the Merry Organ Play! |
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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 ECCESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, KINGTON | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY CHOLSEY | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, KENTON | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BALCOMBE | £112k | — | 0 | above | 45.2% | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, PRITTLEWELL | £249k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY KIPPINGTON | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |