THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, MINSTER IN THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY

Registered charity 1211726 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE PCC OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, MINSTER

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Latest income
£47k
Latest spending
£49k
Registered
2025
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: minimum contingency reserve on unrestricted funds of £5000 (held: £5k)
“The PCC continues to maintain a minimum contingency reserve on unrestricted funds of £5000.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.