PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOWLING ST STEPHEN
Registered charity 1200044 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST STEPHEN'S WEST BOWLING
Mission of a local church including preaching and teaching about Jesus, providing public worship to those in our parish and beyond , and extending care to those in need.We provide youth and children's activities and prayer and Bible study within the weekdays
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £90,932 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a significant increase in total income to £431,505 largely due to major building renovations. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves held at £88,157 against a stated policy target of £20,000.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Christopher Luke Owens, employed by St Stephen's, is the husband of trustee Hannah Owens. He was paid £28,711 in salary and costs.
“Christopher Luke Owens was employed by St Stephen’s as Eden Team Leader and in 2024 was paid £28,711 (2023 £26,753) in salary and on costs.”
“In 2024 Shine paid £20,000 (2023 £20,000) rent.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Shine West Bowling, a charity where trustee James Hinton is a trustee, paid £20,000 rent to the PCC.
“Christopher Luke Owens was employed by St Stephen’s as Eden Team Leader and in 2024 was paid £28,711 (2023 £26,753) in salary and on costs.”
“In 2024 Shine paid £20,000 (2023 £20,000) rent.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sarah Wilcock, wife of trustee Colin Wilcock, was paid £3,687 for hall management and £2,000 for project management.
“Christopher Luke Owens was employed by St Stephen’s as Eden Team Leader and in 2024 was paid £28,711 (2023 £26,753) in salary and on costs.”
“In 2024 Shine paid £20,000 (2023 £20,000) rent.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Bradford City Challenge Foundation, where trustee James Hinton is a trustee, made restricted grants of £2,250 to the Eden Project.
“Christopher Luke Owens was employed by St Stephen’s as Eden Team Leader and in 2024 was paid £28,711 (2023 £26,753) in salary and on costs.”
“In 2024 Shine paid £20,000 (2023 £20,000) rent.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bradford City
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Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOWLING ST STEPHEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £90,932 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a significant increase in total income to £431,505 largely due to major building renovations. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves held at £88,157 against a stated policy target of £20,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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