THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SWITHUN'S BATHFORD IN THE DIOCESE OF BATH & WELLS
We are a parish church in the Diocese of Bath & Wells of the Church of England
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,369 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to the absence of legacy income received in the prior year. Total net assets decreased from £197,938 to £182,373, with unrestricted reserves standing at £16,340. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting approximately six months of general payments, holding £40,200 in designated funds to meet this goal.
What the accounts disclose
“It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance which equates to approximately six months of general payments”
Trustees
- Rev Lauretta Joy Wilsonchair
- Ann Kathryn Wade
- Christine Huard
- ELIZABETH HEATHER TOWNSEND
- Helen Elizabeth Carmel
- JEREMY BRIAN FURBER
- MARK IVAN DIXON
- MICHAEL GEORGE GILBERT BSC FCA
- Rev Jane Elizabeth Hoe
- Robert Lloyd Wolsey
- Stephen William Huard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £107k | £120k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SWITHUN'S BATHFORD IN THE DIOCESE OF BATH & WELLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,369 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to the absence of legacy income received in the prior year. Total net assets decreased from £197,938 to £182,373, with unrestricted reserves standing at £16,340. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting approximately six months of general payments, holding £40,200 in designated funds to meet this goal. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.