THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, GREAT BOWDEN, IN THE DIOCESE OF LEICESTERSHIRE

Registered charity 1212693 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GREAT BOWDEN PCC

At Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Great Bowden, we strive to be welcomng, accessible and inclusive, enabling everyone, whatever their background, to experience the love of God.We aim to have good relationships where everyone feels that they belong and can participate in our life together. We want everyone to be able to grow in their faith and discipleship, and we want to be able to tell stories.

Objects

PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£104k
Latest spending
£98k
Registered
2025
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income decreased by 11% to £104,229, while total expenditure fell by 14% to £97,658, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £30,000 meet the stated policy target of £25,000, although a deficit is forecast for 2026 which may require a review of these funds.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Voluntary donations and other operating receipts (78% of income)
“This consisted of £81,455 voluntary donations and other operating receipts” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum £25,000 expenditure as “free” reserves (held: £30k)
“The PCC policy is to retain a minimum £25,000 expenditure as “free” reserves” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Leicestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£104k£98k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, GREAT BOWDEN, IN THE DIOCESE OF LEICESTERSHIRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 11% to £104,229, while total expenditure fell by 14% to £97,658, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £30,000 meet the stated policy target of £25,000, although a deficit is forecast for 2026 which may require a review of these funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.