PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH FRIEZLAND
Christ Church Friezland Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the Team Rector, Team Vicar and all Assistant Clergy of the Benefice of the Saddleworth Team Ministry in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Parochial Church Council reported a net deficit of £2,065 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2024. Despite this deficit, the charity held unrestricted cash balances of £27,882 at year-end, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £24,541. The document notes that routine building repairs were higher than the previous year, but no material uncertainties regarding going concern were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £116,570 of which £34,088 were unrestricted voluntary donations through regular giving, collections at services and one-off donations.” — page 8
“In line with Charity Commissioner requirements, it is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £24,541.” — page 8
Trustees
- Rev SHARON JONESchair
- ANTHONY LITTLEWOOD
- Deborah Thompson
- Dr Guy Betts
- Dr Simon Clark
- Duncan Ross
- Howard Wrigley
- Jill Barrett
- Josephine Johnson
- Lynda McCrea
- Mark Leadbeater
- Rev Michael Donmall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £117k | £119k |
| 31/12/2023 | £115k | £106k |
| 31/12/2022 | £85k | £75k |
| 31/12/2021 | £62k | £77k |
| 31/12/2020 | £65k | £85k |
Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH FRIEZLAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Parochial Church Council reported a net deficit of £2,065 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2024. Despite this deficit, the charity held unrestricted cash balances of £27,882 at year-end, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £24,541. The document notes that routine building repairs were higher than the previous year, but no material uncertainties regarding going concern were identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.