THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST EANSWYTHE WITH ST SAVIOUR, FOLKESTONE
The Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, with St Saviour Folkestone, exists to make Jesus Christ known in Folkestone through its worship, its fellowship and its mission. It looks to encourage its members, and the people of the community of which it is a part, to realise their full potential as children of God.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £46,626 to £139,969, while restricted funds increased from £0 to £5,575, resulting in total net assets rising from £46,626 to £145,544. The document notes a historic underpayment of the parish share liability of £1,203.54 but confirms that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. The independent examiner reported no material matters giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Christopher James Johnsonchair
- Aicha Mehrez
- Andrew Plested
- Carol McBeath
- Catriona Hunter
- Elaine Furminger
- Janice Clarke
- Jennifer Coleman
- Marilyn Edey
- Thomas Bertram
- Victoria Friedrich
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £92k | £101k |
| 31/12/2024 | £115k | £143k |
| 31/12/2023 | £172k | £136k |
| 31/12/2022 | £122k | £118k |
| 31/12/2021 | £109k | £84k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ST EANSWYTHE WITH ST SAVIOUR, FOLKESTONE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £46,626 to £139,969, while restricted funds increased from £0 to £5,575, resulting in total net assets rising from £46,626 to £145,544. The document notes a historic underpayment of the parish share liability of £1,203.54 but confirms that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. The independent examiner reported no material matters giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 25/01/2021 | £6k | Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone |
| UK government | 25/01/2021 | £19k | Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone |