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Cove Parochial Church Council

Also known as: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John Cove, PCC of Cove Parish

Religious activities through regular weekly worship services, weekday opportunities to learn about the Christian faith, on-line recordings and website.Community outreach particularly focussed on those in need. This includes Farnborough Foodbank, those experiencing social isolation, loneliness and seasonal warm space.Farnborough Foodbank is a franchise of The Trussell Trust.

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Activities & Mission

Religious activities through regular weekly worship services, weekday opportunities to learn about the Christian faith, on-line recordings and website.Community outreach particularly focussed on those in need. This includes Farnborough Foodbank, those experiencing social isolation, loneliness and seasonal warm space.Farnborough Foodbank is a franchise of The Trussell Trust.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£464,717
Latest Expenditure
£518,203

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £227,990
Charitable Activities £35,584
Other Trading £15,061
Investments £11,174
Other Income £270,478

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £340,666
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,400
Grants to Institutions £504
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£464,717
£518,2030 / 132
2024
£560,287
£340,666£340,666£492,795£16,2965 / 70
2023
£303,169
£274,6940 / 30
2022
£240,582
£247,8050 / 50
2021
£227,344
£199,9330 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cove Parochial Church Council

What does Cove Parochial Church Council do?

Religious activities through regular weekly worship services, weekday opportunities to learn about the Christian faith, on-line recordings and website.Community outreach particularly focussed on those in need. This includes Farnborough Foodbank, those experiencing social isolation, loneliness and seasonal warm space.Farnborough Foodbank is a franchise of The Trussell Trust.

How much income did Cove Parochial Church Council report in 2025?

Cove Parochial Church Council reported total income of £465k and reported expenditure of £518k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cove Parochial Church Council registered as a charity?

Cove Parochial Church Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2009 as charity number 1132865. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Cove Parochial Church Council?

Cove Parochial Church Council is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Gemma Michelle Foster. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cove Parochial Church Council operate?

Cove Parochial Church Council operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cove Parochial Church Council a registered charity?

Yes — Cove Parochial Church Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132865.

Details

Address
Christ Church
Cove Road
FARNBOROUGH
Hampshire
GU14 0EX
Registration Date
21 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005058
Charity Number
1132865

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Trustees

Rev Gemma Michelle Foster Chair
Andrew Jonathan Hyde
Carol Ann Bird
Catherine Beadle
Elizabeth Susan Brown
Jean Margaret Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Linda Christine Caney
Marc Ogwen Roberts
MR TONY BEADLE
NICHOLAS YOUNG
Penelope Jane Pidd
Simon Charles Taylor

Also Known As

  • The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John Cove
  • PCC of Cove Parish

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30 July 2026
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