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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £560,287 | £340,666 | £340,666 | £492,795 | £16,296 | 5 / 70 |
| 2023 | £303,169 | £274,694 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £240,582 | £247,805 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £227,344 | £199,933 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2020 | £226,609 | £237,753 | 0 / 30 |
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 2024?
Cove Parochial Church Council reported total income of £560k and reported expenditure of £341k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cove Parochial Church Council?
Cove Parochial Church Council has a program ratio of 60.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 14 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
Cove Road
FARNBOROUGH
Hampshire
GU14 0EX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John Cove
- PCC of Cove Parish
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated