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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, TORQUAY

Registered charity 1188333 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

St Mags is a Jesus centred, Grace filled, Kingdom living community based in the heart of Torquay, welcoming people from all walks of life. The Living Room is our community cafe creating a safe place, particularly for the homeless, enabling us to signpost people to appropriate support organisations. Our Playroom welcomes over 50 children per week and we run various children's groups on Sundays.

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Latest income
£221k
Latest spending
£211k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £9.6K for the year, increasing bank balances to £85.7K. However, the trustees note that free reserves of £35,052 remain below the stated policy target of £41,500, and future financial security is dependent on securing further grant funding to cover anticipated deficits.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“No employee received emoluments in excess of £60000 during the year” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: null
“Torbay Council gave a one-off grant towards the costs of operating the Living Room which brought £15.6K into the accounts from August on; the summer Gift Appeal raised over £10K” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £35k; policy: three months unrestricted payments (£41,500))
“The balance of the free reserves (Unrestricted and Designated Funds) at the year-end was £35,052. Although there is still a shortfall of around £6,500” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The outcome of several grant applications will therefore be crucial in helping us maintain a secure financial position.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee employee received remuneration of £30,878.
“One employee who is a trustee of the charity received remuneration of £30878 and had expense claims of £144 for mobile phone costs.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from trustees and close relatives
“During 2025, the PCC received £30188 in donations from trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives.” — page 16
“One employee who is a trustee of the charity received remuneration of £30878 and had expense claims of £144 for mobile phone costs.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to a trustee employee
“During 2025, the PCC received £30188 in donations from trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives.” — page 16
“One employee who is a trustee of the charity received remuneration of £30878 and had expense claims of £144 for mobile phone costs.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Torbay

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£221k£211k
31/12/2024£240k£183k
31/12/2023£168k£183k
31/12/2022£148k£146k
31/12/2021£147k£155k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, TORQUAY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £9.6K for the year, increasing bank balances to £85.7K. However, the trustees note that free reserves of £35,052 remain below the stated policy target of £41,500, and future financial security is dependent on securing further grant funding to cover anticipated deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, TORQUAY earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.