PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CLEMENT WITH ST BARNABAS AND ST MATTHEW, FINSBURY, LONDON
St Clement's Church is a welcoming parish church serving a very mixed neighbourhood on the fringe of the City of London in EC1. It is a place for worship and provides pastoral support for individuals and families. Our historic building provides a common space for events for local people. We also give a home for musicians, orchestras and music groups for rehearsals and performance.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £4,692 for the year, resulting in total funds of £79,577. The PCC Members' Report confirms the financial position remained stable, supported by a solid financial base from church hall rent and stable congregational giving, despite a decrease in service collections and other income due to heating issues.
What the accounts disclose
“St Clement continues to hold a small reserve to continue the maintenance of the church fabric, conscious that whilst the major repair project to the roof is now complete, further works will be necessary through the coming years.” — page 6
“During the year the members of the PCC and their related parties made aggregate donations of £14,500 (2023: £6,800).” — page 18
Trustees
- Rev DAVID EDWARD ALLEN MAchair
- Ann Janet Burgess
- Catherine Frances Crawford Weir
- Dr Emke Jelmer Keulen
- Dr Sophie Elissa Castell
- Elaine Sutherland
- Kweku William de Graft-Johnson
- Maureen Janet Green
- Valerie Lang
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £148k | £154k |
| 31/12/2024 | £241k | £246k |
Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CLEMENT WITH ST BARNABAS AND ST MATTHEW, FINSBURY, LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £4,692 for the year, resulting in total funds of £79,577. The PCC Members' Report confirms the financial position remained stable, supported by a solid financial base from church hall rent and stable congregational giving, despite a decrease in service collections and other income due to heating issues. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/09/2016 | £252k | "Replace and repair slates and make church roof watertight and upgrade church access" |