THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALSALL ST MARTIN
An Anglican church serving the Walsall Community since 1960.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH, PASTORAL, EVANGELISTIC, SOCIAL AND ECUMENICAL.
Latest income
£150k
Latest spending
£126k
Registered
2024
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £23,685 for the year ended 31 December 2025, significantly exceeding the budgeted loss. Free reserves stood at £48,014, which is above the stated policy target of £26,250 required to cover three months of unrestricted payments. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Planned giving, collections and donations (70% of income)
“Donations and legacies 69,830” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months unrestricted payments (reserves figure: £48k)
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £26,250 (based on 2024 activity).” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Richard Brinck-Johnsen received remuneration of £3,735.
“Richard Brinck-Johnsen is employed by the PCC as the Co-ordinator of Music and Worship. The remuneration in 2025 was £3,735.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from related parties
“Donations from related parties during the year totalled £15,875 (2024 £20,535).” — page 11
“Richard Brinck-Johnsen is employed by the PCC as the Co-ordinator of Music and Worship. The remuneration in 2025 was £3,735.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to Richard Brinck-Johnsen
“Donations from related parties during the year totalled £15,875 (2024 £20,535).” — page 11
“Richard Brinck-Johnsen is employed by the PCC as the Co-ordinator of Music and Worship. The remuneration in 2025 was £3,735.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Government income: £5,742 — grants £5,742 (2); 4% of the £149,569 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Trustees
- Rev Jennifer Elizabeth Mayochair
- Christopher Graeme Davidson
- Diane Rosemary Sainsbury
- Dorothy Doody
- Jean Lesley Bates
- Jennifer Jane Paxton
- Jonathan Peter Leloup
- Julia Margaret Bradshaw
- Margaret June Carter
- Margaret Ruth Lea
- Penelope Mary Wheble
- Peter John Wheble
- Richard George Henry Brinck-Johnsen BA
- Susan Julia McIlwaine
- William Colin Alexander Mcllwaine
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £150k | £126k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALSALL ST MARTIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £23,685 for the year ended 31 December 2025, significantly exceeding the budgeted loss. Free reserves stood at £48,014, which is above the stated policy target of £26,250 required to cover three months of unrestricted payments. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2025 | £20k | St Martin's Community Worker |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £115k |
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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 WALSALL ST MARTIN | £150k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WOLSTON, ST MARGARET'S | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, SHADWELL | £791k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS WOLVERHAMPTON | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S WALSALL | £76k | £3,380 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALCOT, BATH | £356k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |