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Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne

Also known as: Parochial Church Council for the Ecclesiastical Parsh of Christ Church Westbourne

We are a friendly and informal Christian church on the west side of Bournemouth in Westbourne. We are a mix of people from different areas and countries and at different ages and stages of life and there is something for everyone on Sundays and throughout the week. Our vision is to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Activities & Mission

We are a friendly and informal Christian church on the west side of Bournemouth in Westbourne. We are a mix of people from different areas and countries and at different ages and stages of life and there is something for everyone on Sundays and throughout the week. Our vision is to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

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.

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Local Authority

Bournemouth Poole

Financial Information

Latest Income
£558,788
Latest Expenditure
£566,575

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% 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

Donations & Legacies £553,311
Charitable Activities £4,256
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,221
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £566,575
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,130
Grants to Institutions £42,645
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
£558,788
£566,575£566,575£2,907,612£148,6807 / 150
2024
£371,564
£323,4380 / 150
2023
£373,643
£315,7400 / 200
2022
£297,720
£326,6080 / 200
2021
£356,043
£295,9410 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne

What does Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne do?

We are a friendly and informal Christian church on the west side of Bournemouth in Westbourne. We are a mix of people from different areas and countries and at different ages and stages of life and there is something for everyone on Sundays and throughout the week. Our vision is to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

How much income did Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne report in 2025?

Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £567k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne?

Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne has a program ratio of 101.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne registered as a charity?

Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 2009 as charity number 1131265. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne?

Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev NICHOLAS ROBIN THOMAS HISCOCKS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne operate?

Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne operates across 6 areas, including Brazil, Bulgaria, France and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne a registered charity?

Yes — Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Westbourne is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131265.

Details

Address
Christ Church
Alumhurst Road
BOURNEMOUTH
BH4 8ER
Registration Date
21 August 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003369
Charity Number
1131265

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Trustees

Rev NICHOLAS ROBIN THOMAS HISCOCKS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Ben Clemson
Charles Stewart Greaves
Also governs 2 other charities
Joseph Leo Bernard Gwizdala
Melanie Grace Hosken
Nicholas Andrew May
Nikos Yianni
Peter John Michael Mahony
Russell Alan Coxon
Ruth Hannah Forrest
Thomas Alan Fentiman

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • Parochial Church Council for the Ecclesiastical Parsh of Christ Church Westbourne

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