THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILIP, NORBURY
Our activities promote, in the ecclesiastical parish of St Philip, the whole mission of the Church. We provide a place for Christian worship in St Philip's Church with services on Wednesdays and Sundays. We reach out into the local and wider community with activities and fundraising events and we hire our church hall to groups and family events.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a significant operating deficit of £134,835 in 2025, driven by unprecedented maintenance costs including boiler failures and structural repairs. Consequently, unrestricted funds fell by more than £300,000 to £658,857 as the charity drew down on reserves and sold investments to cover expenses. The trustees note that income has remained flat while costs have risen, requiring continued reliance on reserves for day-to-day operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Christian Stewardship 18,948” — page 16
“Our overall funds are limited and have fallen by more than £300,000 since the end of 2024. Income has remained flat and is not keeping pace with rising costs, which means we will continue to draw increasingly on our reserves for day-to-day expenses.” — page 5
“The pledge of £56,973 to the Diocese of Southwark was honoured in full.” — page 4
“The PCC has a DBS Administrator and since November 2025 processes DBS applications using the online Thirtyone:eight service.” — page 8
“The pledge of £56,973 to the Diocese of Southwark was honoured in full.” — page 4
“The PCC has a DBS Administrator and since November 2025 processes DBS applications using the online Thirtyone:eight service.” — page 8
“In August 2025, the Hon Secretary filed a serious incident report (829023) with the Charity Commission on behalf of the PCC and on fhe advice of the Diocesan Secretariat regarding a significant data breach on 31% July 2025 also repotted to the Information Commissioner's Office.” — page 3
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev Cordella Dawsonchair
- Caroline Mary Ross Gower
- David Michael Ogilvie
- David Vuolo
- ELEANOR CARON LEWIS
- Freddie Lloyd Blake
- Grantley Elon Larrier
- Matthew Foster Bodley
- Pamela Patricia Gill Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £71k | £206k |
| 31/12/2024 | £71k | £98k |
| 31/12/2023 | £67k | £96k |
| 31/12/2022 | £70k | £95k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £79k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILIP, NORBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a significant operating deficit of £134,835 in 2025, driven by unprecedented maintenance costs including boiler failures and structural repairs. Consequently, unrestricted funds fell by more than £300,000 to £658,857 as the charity drew down on reserves and sold investments to cover expenses. The trustees note that income has remained flat while costs have risen, requiring continued reliance on reserves for day-to-day operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.