SEVERN WYE MINISTRY AREA
The Severn Wye Ministry Area is an Anglican parish in the Church in Wales Diocese of Monmouth. We provide church and other services in our buildings and community activities in our church halls. We provide pastoral care to the communities which we serve and proclaim the Gospel of Christ.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall operating deficit of £30,257.12 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total payments exceeding total receipts. The trustees note that while reserves remain healthy, the Ministry Area falls short of the required average weekly contribution of over £20 per person to be financially viable, citing urgent maintenance costs for ancient buildings as a key pressure.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Zoe Louise Pimentelchair
- Anne Forbes Octon
- CATHERINE ANNE HIGGS
- Catherine Timothy
- Cynthia Nellie Ann Matthews
- David Robert George Carne
- Hilary Claire Hillier
- KEVIN DOUGLAS HIGGS
- Lynne Margaret Brierley
- Michael John Gollop
- Peter Blakeborough Kenington
- Rev Barnabas Pimentel
- Rev Philip Roger Averay
- Rosalind Louise Downs
- Verena Evans
- Wendy Margaret Montague
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £250k | £280k |
| 31/12/2023 | £230k | £267k |
Common questions
Is SEVERN WYE MINISTRY AREA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall operating deficit of £30,257.12 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total payments exceeding total receipts. The trustees note that while reserves remain healthy, the Ministry Area falls short of the required average weekly contribution of over £20 per person to be financially viable, citing urgent maintenance costs for ancient buildings as a key pressure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.