THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, BISHOPSTONE

Registered charity 1196160 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Enabling local people to live out their faith as part of our Parish community through worship and prayer; learning about the gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus; teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing believers; provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish and supporting missionary and outreach work as part of our charitable giving.

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Latest income
£75k
Latest spending
£70k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £12,186, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £670,269 at year-end. The Treasurer notes that reserves are higher than the stated six-month policy target due to significant legacies held for future projects. The charity reports stable finances despite rising costs, supported by investment income and past legacies.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure (held: £670k)
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — St Andrew's Church, Bishopstone (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£75k£70k
31/12/2024£71k£82k
31/12/2023£83k£74k
31/12/2022£48k£77k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, BISHOPSTONE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £12,186, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £670,269 at year-end. The Treasurer notes that reserves are higher than the stated six-month policy target due to significant legacies held for future projects. The charity reports stable finances despite rising costs, supported by investment income and past legacies. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.