THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN SOUTH
Registered charity 1198588 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WIGAN SOUTH PCC
To assist in bringing the Christian faith to the community and to help those who want to grow in their faith. To work alongside all age groups in nurturing and sustaining a relationship between them and God. To assist and walk alongside those in need, which includes establishing and promoting community projects and providing practical help for the disadvantaged, socially excluded and marginalised.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity broke even in 2025, with unrestricted income of £255,257 matching general fund expenditure of £252,731. The trustees report that general funds have remained relatively static due to robust cost controls amidst depleted reserves. The charity's reserves policy targets a balance of £2,000-£5,000 per church building, which is significantly lower than the total unrestricted funds held.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: c£2,000-£5,000 per church building (held: £255k)
“The reserves policy operated by the parish is to maintain a balance of general/unrestricted funds of c£2,000-£5,000 per church building” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The PCC continues to operate robust cost controls in light of depleted general funds.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/10/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (07/10/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: St Helens · Wigan
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN SOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity broke even in 2025, with unrestricted income of £255,257 matching general fund expenditure of £252,731. The trustees report that general funds have remained relatively static due to robust cost controls amidst depleted reserves. The charity's reserves policy targets a balance of £2,000-£5,000 per church building, which is significantly lower than the total unrestricted funds held. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN SOUTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN SOUTH as a grant recipient include LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION.
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