EAST BERGHOLT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £134,536 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by significant National Lottery Heritage Fund grant income. Per the Treasurer's Report, unrestricted reserves stood at £47,047, with free general reserves of £5,022, which the PCC considers sufficient to meet its stated policy of maintaining £5,000 free from restrictions.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC reserve policy is to keep £5,000 in the account at all times free from restrictions.” — page 11
“received donations (excluding Gift aid) totalling £26,130 (2024: £14,599) from related parties which includes members of the PCC and anyone closely connected to them.” — page 35
Trustees
- Fiona Jane Trottchair
- Christopher George Dudley Rushen
- Ewan Darby
- Geoffrey Douglas Potter
- Glen Thomas Rowson
- Howard Phillip Holdsworth
- Jacqueline Sally-Anne Reeves
- Lesley Cherry G.MUS
- Lisa Jane Darby
- Marian Joan Godwin
- Rev Christopher David Willis
- Sarah Elizabeth Southgate
- Saruyah Christain Jacob
- Victoria Alana Rothwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £262k | £224k |
| 31/12/2024 | £109k | £107k |
| 31/12/2023 | £103k | £116k |
| 31/12/2022 | £164k | £172k |
| 31/12/2021 | £112k | £111k |
Common questions
Is EAST BERGHOLT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £134,536 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by significant National Lottery Heritage Fund grant income. Per the Treasurer's Report, unrestricted reserves stood at £47,047, with free general reserves of £5,022, which the PCC considers sufficient to meet its stated policy of maintaining £5,000 free from restrictions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/09/2024 | £199k | "Securing the future of St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt" |
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