THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN NORTH EAST

Registered charity 1201984 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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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Latest income

£128k

Latest spending

£130k

Registered

2023

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that overall income increased to £128,000 while overall payments rose by £13,000, resulting in a net increase in expenditure. The charity notes that routine maintenance costs increased significantly and that the temporary closure of one church building reduced income while ongoing costs remained. The trustees confirm they continually review controllable expenditure to make savings wherever possible.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Deanery share

“Deanery share contribution was £39 000; 42% of what was asked of us.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The necessary temporary closure of St John’s Church building in March led to a significant reduction in income received from St John’s. During this time the parish still had to meet ongoing costs, including buildings insurance and utilities standing charges.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 2 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev Stephen Andrew Beckchair · trustee of 4 other charities
Barbara Lynn Holden
Charles Peter Walker
Eric Grindrod
Helen Hollis
Joan Garrington
Joanne Elizabeth McClennon
Julie Oldham OBE
Leslie Maurice Williams
Margaret Ruth Bishop
Michael Jordan Knight
Nicola Claire Cosens · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev Catherine Jayne Cosslett · trustee of 2 other charities
Rev Dorothy Grace Gosling · trustee of 4 other charities
Rev Neil John Cook · trustee of 4 other charities
Rev Roland Harvey · trustee of 2 other charities
Rev Samantha Louise Nicholson · trustee of 4 other charities
Rev Sandra Jones
Rev Stanley Anthony Higginson · trustee of 4 other charities
Rev Susan Yvonne Fulford · trustee of 4 other charities
Richard James Arthur Thomas
Ruth Gillian Atherton
Susan Whittle

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

Operates in: Wigan

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£128k	£130k
31/12/2024	£119k	£117k
31/12/2023	£124k	£104k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN NORTH EAST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that overall income increased to £128,000 while overall payments rose by £13,000, resulting in a net increase in expenditure. The charity notes that routine maintenance costs increased significantly and that the temporary closure of one church building reduced income while ongoing costs remained. The trustees confirm they continually review controllable expenditure to make savings wherever possible. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.