THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST MARK, LEWISHAM
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £12,666, contrasting with a surplus in the prior year, driven by lower donations and hall lettings alongside higher expenditure. Despite this result, the trustees report that unrestricted cash reserves exceed the policy target of three months' unrestricted payments, indicating sufficient liquidity to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Hall Lettings & Parish Fees 19,800” — page 8
“It is the PCC policy to maintain the recommended balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev Michael Joseph Baileychair
- Adrian Carlton-Oatley
- Anne Kennedy
- Celia Bush BA MSC
- Charles Nathaniel Britton
- David Lloyd
- Father Peter John Hudson
- Greta Lyn Townsend
- Judith Patricia Burke
- LYNDA MONICA WHITNEY
- Sandra Baiden
- Sharon Sonia Gilzeane
- Vivienne Millicent Spence
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £85k | £84k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £75k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £71k |
| 31/12/2022 | £97k | £101k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST MARK, LEWISHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £12,666, contrasting with a surplus in the prior year, driven by lower donations and hall lettings alongside higher expenditure. Despite this result, the trustees report that unrestricted cash reserves exceed the policy target of three months' unrestricted payments, indicating sufficient liquidity to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.