THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GORLESTON ST MARY MAGDALENE
St Mary Magdalene Church exists to seek the transformation of our community with the extraordinary love of Christ. We do this through regular public worship which is open all, and by seeking to serve the social needs of our community, including (but not limited to) via a foodbank, community lunch, parent and toddler group, drop-in warm spaces and a youth club.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £7,174 to £23,829 at the end of the year, following a transfer of £13,346 from restricted funds to cover a £6,172 deficit on unrestricted operations. The charity maintains a designated reserves policy of approximately £5,000, which is held within its unrestricted funds, and total net assets stood at £107,300.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to maintain a designated reserves funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to approximately £5,000.” — page 10
Trustees
- Rev Matthew James Price BEMchair
- ANNA LOUISE PRICE
- Beverly Brown
- Brian Stanley Philpot
- Connor Barry Hall
- David Simon Peter Yaxley
- Gabrielle Claire Saunders
- Helen Joy Stanley
- Julie Kathryn Hanks
- Lynn Ellis
- Melanie June Everitt
- Patricia Sayers
- Steven John Ratty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £279k | £230k |
| 31/12/2024 | £209k | £226k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GORLESTON ST MARY MAGDALENE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £7,174 to £23,829 at the end of the year, following a transfer of £13,346 from restricted funds to cover a £6,172 deficit on unrestricted operations. The charity maintains a designated reserves policy of approximately £5,000, which is held within its unrestricted funds, and total net assets stood at £107,300.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 22/01/2025 | £97k | Grant to Gorleston St Mary Magdalene PCC |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GORLESTON ST MARY MAGDALENE | £279k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, REIGATE | £798k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, YARM | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE STOKE BISHOP | £457k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, TORQUAY | £221k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | noted |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, WOODSTOCK | £357k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |