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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BISHOP'S HATFIELD, ST JOHN IN THE DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS

Registered charity 1212395 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JOHN'S CHURCH, HATFIELD

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities for all ages.

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Latest income
£176k
Latest spending
£195k
Registered
2025
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income increased to over £184,000 while total expenditure rose to nearly £195,000, resulting in a net reduction in funds of approximately £11,000. The charity holds unrestricted cash of £20,349, which complies with its stated reserves policy of maintaining three months of expenditure. The trustees report that the charity is actively working through maintenance recommendations, including significant roof repairs, while exploring funding options.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £20k)
“At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash of £20,349 and the charity is complying with its reserves policy.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The document states that Rev Laura Anne Bechervaise receives a stipend from the Diocese, not the PCC, and that the PCC provides accommodation and covers expenses. No transaction amount is disclosed for the PCC's provision of accommodation/expenses, only that it is included in the 'Clergy and staffing costs' line item of £82,909 which also includes other staff. The document does not explicitly state the value of the related party transaction (accommodation/expenses) separately.
“Rev Laura Anne Bechervaise (who is a clergy members of the PCC) receives a stipend from the Diocese; the cost of this stipend is not included in the above payroll cost however it should be noted that some of the Parish share is used to help pay the stipends. Rev Laura Anne Bechervaise was also provided with accommodation (which is customary for clergy) and incurred expenses whilst serving as clergy. The costs to the PCC of these are disclosed in the above note.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£176k£195k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BISHOP'S HATFIELD, ST JOHN IN THE DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to over £184,000 while total expenditure rose to nearly £195,000, resulting in a net reduction in funds of approximately £11,000. The charity holds unrestricted cash of £20,349, which complies with its stated reserves policy of maintaining three months of expenditure. The trustees report that the charity is actively working through maintenance recommendations, including significant roof repairs, while exploring funding options. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.