FARNINGHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish of Farningham the whole mission of the Church according to The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1958 and the Church Representation Rules
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were in excess of the PCC's stated policy target of £20k, indicating a surplus against the six-months' operational costs goal. The charity reported an excess of receipts over payments for the year, with total funds increasing from £197,055 to £298,516. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The P.C.C. aim to have £20k in unrestricted and undesignated funds which equates to 6 months’ operational costs.” — page 7
“The Friends of Farningham Church is a charity connected to the PCC. There were no donations received during 2024.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Trudi Oliverchair
- Elisabeth Ida Meachin
- Louise Helena Fitzgerald
- Paula Lorraine Garland
- Peter Davis
- Vikki Karen Saunders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £73k | £83k |
| 31/12/2024 | £157k | £56k |
Common questions
Is FARNINGHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were in excess of the PCC's stated policy target of £20k, indicating a surplus against the six-months' operational costs goal. The charity reported an excess of receipts over payments for the year, with total funds increasing from £197,055 to £298,516. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue its activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.