THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE A453 CHURCHES OF SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical to the villages of Barton-in-Fabis, Gotham, Kingston-on-Soar, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, and Thrumpton.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,243 for the year ended 31 December 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £13,888. Total income decreased by 9% to £122,095, while total expenditure reached £131,338, driven largely by parish share payments and building maintenance costs. Despite the deficit, unrestricted cash reserves increased slightly to £65,692.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the PCC to look to maintain unrestricted funds which are sufficient to cover the general upkeep and running of each church and to maintain the fabric of the building.” — page 7
“Total expenditure amounted to £131,338 resulting in a net deficit in the charity of £9,243. This is an improvement on the deficit in 2024 of £13,888, although there remain challenges to reach parity.” — page 8
Trustees
- Rev RICHARD COLEMANchair
- Angela Howard
- Anna Marsden
- Anne Farnsworth
- Bridget Plimmer
- Carole Edis
- Christine Pilnick
- David Smith
- Diana Beeby
- Erica Turner
- Georgina Draycott
- Julie Moore
- Philip Harrison
- Sonya Hawkins
- Sue Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £122k | £131k |
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £148k |
| 31/12/2023 | £166k | £127k |
| 31/12/2022 | £128k | £164k |
| 31/12/2021 | £111k | £109k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE A453 CHURCHES OF SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,243 for the year ended 31 December 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £13,888. Total income decreased by 9% to £122,095, while total expenditure reached £131,338, driven largely by parish share payments and building maintenance costs. Despite the deficit, unrestricted cash reserves increased slightly to £65,692. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/06/2024 | £11k | "Repair and re-glazing of the Chancel Altar window" |