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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHEFFIELD ST MATTHEW

Registered charity 1197801 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MATTHEW'S PCC

Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish of St Matthews Sheffield the whole mission of the Church of England. The charitable objects are primarily focused on the advancement of religion, which is recognised as acharitable purpose having public benefit. All regular public worship is provided free of charge and open to all.

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Latest income
£293k
Latest spending
£256k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £36,020 for the year, driven by significant restricted grant income for Parish Nursing and strong designated fund balances. However, the unrestricted General fund operated at a deficit of £23,041, which the Treasurer notes would represent a risk if maintained, despite the charity holding substantial unrestricted cash reserves of £301,909.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £8k)
“The charity aims to hold a minimum of £18,000 (which is approximately 3 months of expenditure) as unrestricted cash or investment in the designated Legacy fund” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Holly Fleur Featherstone: £3,331.57; Minerva Faddoul: £11,904.94
“During the year, 2 trustees received remuneration. The remuneration paid during the year was for the employees' role within the charity and not for their role as a trustee. The total remuneration paid during the year is as follows: Holly Fleur Featherstone: £ 3,331.57; Minerva Faddoul: £11,904.94” — page 38
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: St Matthew’s House Ltd
“The PCC is the Sole Member of St Matthew’s House Ltd, a charity and company limited by guarantee, which trades as The Art House.” — page 2
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 Matthew's Church Sheffield (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£293k£256k
31/12/2024£177k£133k
31/12/2023£261k£188k
31/12/2022£284k£150k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHEFFIELD ST MATTHEW financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £36,020 for the year, driven by significant restricted grant income for Parish Nursing and strong designated fund balances. However, the unrestricted General fund operated at a deficit of £23,041, which the Treasurer notes would represent a risk if maintained, despite the charity holding substantial unrestricted cash reserves of £301,909. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.