THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GRAYS NORTH AND STIFFORD IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD
Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of the whole mission of the church through provision of community facilities and activities for all age groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £146,249 against expenditure of £129,136, resulting in a net increase in funds of £17,113. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of budgeted unrestricted payments, with current unrestricted reserves of £28,050 falling slightly below the stated target of approximately £31,000. The financial position is supported by consistent regular giving and successful fundraising events, despite an upcoming 10% increase in Parish Share liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“the PCC has a reserves policy of trying to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds of roughly three months of budgeted unrestricted payments. This equates to around £31,000 currently.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Rev CLIVE PHILLIP RUSSELLchair
- ANN MARY PINNOCK
- Anne Symons
- Brenda Ann Smallcombe
- DEBORAH JOAN SMITH
- Dawn Edna Peat
- Gary Victor Paul
- Gillian Holland
- Gillian Page
- Hilda Mary Grant
- ITIOLA OLADOGBA
- Kevin Spring
- Lynda Shulver
- Margaret Ann Emmins
- Marilyn Jean Going
- Matthew Ian Ralph
- Michael James Holland
- Paul Symons
- STEPHEN EDWARD PINNOCK
- Susan Mary Paul
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £146k | £129k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GRAYS NORTH AND STIFFORD IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £146,249 against expenditure of £129,136, resulting in a net increase in funds of £17,113. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of budgeted unrestricted payments, with current unrestricted reserves of £28,050 falling slightly below the stated target of approximately £31,000. The financial position is supported by consistent regular giving and successful fundraising events, despite an upcoming 10% increase in Parish Share liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 GRAYS NORTH AND STIFFORD IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM | £420k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WELWYN AND WOOLMER GREEN | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, GAMSTON AND BRIDGFORD | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST WULSTAN, SELLY PARK, BIRMINGHAM | £358k | — | 0 | unclear | 100.0% | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROCHESTER | £257k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |