THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS HIGH HEATON
We seek to make Jesus Christ known through our worship, life together and service to the local community and wider world. Our values are Love, Humility and Joy, inspired by St Francis of Assisi.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the parish operated at an overall deficit of around £8,000 in 2024, financed from cash reserves. The unrestricted cash reserves at year-end represented under two and a half months of annual payments, falling below the PCC's own policy target of three months. The trustees identify improving long-term income and controlling costs as the principal challenge for the future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from giving and grants fell by around £10,000 (16%) in 2024 compared to 2023. Our income from hall lettings and car park fees increased, but it was offset by small falls in events income, and in weddings and funerals fees.”
“It should be noted the cash reserves of unrestricted funds at the end of 2024 represented under two and a half months of the total annual payments made in 2024. The financial policy of the PCC, adopted last year, advises that we should hold three months of cash reserve in unrestricted funds.”
Trustees
- Robert William Lawrancechair
- Anna Lisa Butcher
- Catherine Elizabeth Saeed
- Dorothy Joan Frankland
- Dr David John Robson MBBS MRCGP
- Dr Jennifer Marguerite Germain BSc PhD
- Elaine Sandra Anderson
- Eur Ing Dr Stephen Germain MSc PhD
- Gladys Elizabeth Brown
- Jennifer Trotter
- Kenneth Francis Douthwaite
- Marion Murray
- Susan Flood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £114k | £155k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FRANCIS HIGH HEATON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the parish operated at an overall deficit of around £8,000 in 2024, financed from cash reserves. The unrestricted cash reserves at year-end represented under two and a half months of annual payments, falling below the PCC's own policy target of three months. The trustees identify improving long-term income and controlling costs as the principal challenge for the future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.