THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HARNHAM ST GEORGE AND ALL SAINTS
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish of Harnham the whole mission of the Church in all its aspects - working with others to provide pastoral care to all who need it, to promote social engagement and neighbourly support, to support and encourage the community of Christians through prayer and worship, and to enable people to learn and understand more about the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the parish had a general surplus of £14,700 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a previous deficit. However, the general reserve fund balance was only £4,354, which is significantly below the stated reserves policy target of £35,000, resulting in a practical cash deficit of approximately £30,000. The trustees note that future budgets rely on one-off donations and cost savings to manage the gap between income and the Diocesan Share.
What the accounts disclose
“the PCC have a reserves policy of 3 months recurring costs, or £35,000”
Trustees
- Reverend Canon Rebecca Mary Robertschair
- Charles Basil Woodd
- Deborah Louise Mussellwhite
- Diana Ng
- Dr Katherine Mary Mash
- Jacqueline Brown
- Jennifer Eve West
- Joanna Woodd
- Julie Catherine Scott
- Kathleen Joan Carter
- Lois Doel
- Matthew John Stone
- Neil Dudley Turpin
- RICHARD ANTONY CARGILL SCOTT
- Rev Sophie Eloise Ferguson
- Sarah Roberts Gardiner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £148k | £147k |
| 31/12/2023 | £161k | £271k |
| 31/12/2022 | £141k | £133k |
| 31/12/2021 | £162k | £118k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HARNHAM ST GEORGE AND ALL SAINTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the parish had a general surplus of £14,700 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a previous deficit. However, the general reserve fund balance was only £4,354, which is significantly below the stated reserves policy target of £35,000, resulting in a practical cash deficit of approximately £30,000. The trustees note that future budgets rely on one-off donations and cost savings to manage the gap between income and the Diocesan Share. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BULL INN ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST | 1 | £339k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HARNHAM ST GEORGE AND ALL SAINTS | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, HAMPTON | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SONNING | £343k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALTON-ON-THAMES | £385k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, CHELTENHAM | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NORK WITH BURGH HEATH | £161k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |