THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOCKPORT AND BRINNINGTON
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity spent more than it received in 2024, reducing its total reserves by approximately £51,000 to £210,434. The trustees explicitly note that the parish is 'still not sustainable on an ongoing basis' and relies on building hire income and congregational giving to cover a structural deficit. The financial health is further characterized by significant upcoming capital repair needs estimated at £1.2 million for St Mary's and St Luke's.
What the accounts disclose
“We are still not sustainable on an ongoing basis.” — page 24
“Unfortunately the accounts were incomplete with further analysis required - not therefore accepted at the meeting – agreed for this to be done via e.mail as soon as able to do so prior to publication.”
Trustees
- Rev Christopher John Scawen Bluntchair
- Adam John Pinder
- David Birch
- Linda Mather
- Patricia Mary Hamilton
- Susan Margaret Heap
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £106k | £147k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOCKPORT AND BRINNINGTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity spent more than it received in 2024, reducing its total reserves by approximately £51,000 to £210,434. The trustees explicitly note that the parish is 'still not sustainable on an ongoing basis' and relies on building hire income and congregational giving to cover a structural deficit. The financial health is further characterized by significant upcoming capital repair needs estimated at £1.2 million for St Mary's and St Luke's. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/06/2025 | £343k | "St. Mary’s in the Marketplace, Stockport - Redevelopment Phase 7 (Heritage Centre)" |