THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, MINSTER IN THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that voluntary income remained at a similar level to the previous year, and the Parochial Church Council paid the full parish share for the current year. The unrestricted fund balance was maintained at the minimum contingency reserve of £5,000 through a transfer from restricted funds, while the restricted fabric fund held a significant surplus of £298,438. The trustees note that while the current year showed an improvement in balancing requirements compared to 2024, future years may face pressure if significant church works are required.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC continues to maintain a minimum contingency reserve on unrestricted funds of £5000.” — page 8
Trustees
- Rev Jeffrey Foulgerchair
- Christopher Charles Goulding
- Elizabeth Sarah Shervington
- Frances Clare Kimmons
- Patricia Mary Hogben
- Phillip David Pearce
- Sally Izillah Willins
- Susan Kay Jezzard
- Suzanne Nicola Hergest
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £47k | £49k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, MINSTER IN THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that voluntary income remained at a similar level to the previous year, and the Parochial Church Council paid the full parish share for the current year. The unrestricted fund balance was maintained at the minimum contingency reserve of £5,000 through a transfer from restricted funds, while the restricted fabric fund held a significant surplus of £298,438. The trustees note that while the current year showed an improvement in balancing requirements compared to 2024, future years may face pressure if significant church works are required. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.