JOINT COUNCIL FOR THE PARISHES OF ROGATE WITH TERWICK AND TROTTON WITH CHITHURST
Regular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved; promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups. All within the ecclesiastical parishes of Rogate with Terwick and Trotton with Chithurst.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the benefice faces significant financial pressure, with regular income from planned giving failing to cover the parish share and operational costs, leading to deficits in the Terwick and Trotton general funds. The trustees explicitly warn that without Diocesan support or a reduction in parish share costs, the Rogate church is likely to become bankrupt within two years. Despite these risks, the trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves meet their stated policy of covering at least two months of unrestricted payments.
What the accounts disclose
“The Parish Giving Stewardship Scheme provides the main source of income with regular donations of over £26,911 during the year.” — page 9
“It is the Joint Council’s policy to strive to maintain a balance on the General Unrestricted Fund which equates to at least two months’ worth of unrestricted payments as a contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 9
“Without Diocesan help and a major reduction in Parish share, Rogate is likely to become bankrupt within two years.” — page 9
“As a Benefice we contribute £800 each year towards the Deanery Family Support Worker.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2024)
Trustees
- Rev Edward Michael Doylechair
- Amanda Jane Townshend
- Charlotte Eleanor Marina Boam
- John Field
- LADY BRIDGET NIXON
- Laura Elizabeth Craven MA PGCE
- Louise Isobel Anne Rae
- Octavia Pollock
- Rita Harrison-Roach
- SIMON CHARLES WARD
- Trevor Munday
- William Howat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £142k | £149k |
Common questions
Is JOINT COUNCIL FOR THE PARISHES OF ROGATE WITH TERWICK AND TROTTON WITH CHITHURST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the benefice faces significant financial pressure, with regular income from planned giving failing to cover the parish share and operational costs, leading to deficits in the Terwick and Trotton general funds. The trustees explicitly warn that without Diocesan support or a reduction in parish share costs, the Rogate church is likely to become bankrupt within two years. Despite these risks, the trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves meet their stated policy of covering at least two months of unrestricted payments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.