THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW SOHAM
We aim to serve our community prayerfully, and to work with our neighbours and friends to play our part in the building of God's Kingdom and helping people to experience God's love and grow as disciples of Jesus. We enjoy each other's company as we celebrate God's hope and life and the beauty of creation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £21,021 in unrestricted funds, bringing total free reserves to £23,220. This figure is below the charity's stated policy target of holding in excess of one year's running costs (around £80k). The charity holds significant restricted and endowment funds but faces a near-term liquidity position where unrestricted reserves are low relative to the stated policy goal.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to hold in excess of one year's worth of running costs (around £80k).” — page 6
Trustees
- Rev Eleanor Jean Whalleychair
- Carol Ann Weyman
- Diane June Cole
- Ian David Hill
- John Edward Cole
- Madeleine Rachel Albert
- Margaret Jane Fisher
- Mark Robert Campbell
- Michelle Deirdre Palmer
- Rev Susan Pamela Potts
- Susan Elizabeth Davies OBE
- Susan Valerie Fletcher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £243k | £253k |
| 31/12/2024 | £148k | £165k |
| 31/12/2023 | £332k | £333k |
| 31/12/2022 | £71k | £73k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW SOHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £21,021 in unrestricted funds, bringing total free reserves to £23,220. This figure is below the charity's stated policy target of holding in excess of one year's running costs (around £80k). The charity holds significant restricted and endowment funds but faces a near-term liquidity position where unrestricted reserves are low relative to the stated policy goal. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/03/2025 | £270k | "St Andrew, Soham: Building repairs and building skills for a brighter future" |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £11k | Church of St Andrew, Churchgate/Fountain Lane, Soham, Ely |