Spirewatch

Also known as: The Friends of St Mary's

Spirewatch is a charity dedicated to provide funds for the upkeep of the infrastructure and beautification of St Mary's Church building, Harrow on the Hill for the benefit of the general public and worshippers.

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Activities & Mission

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

Harrow

Financial Information

Latest Income

£14,288

Latest Expenditure

£128,548

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 899.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 899.7%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£14,288	£128,548	0 / 8
2023	£56,647	£48,984	0 / 7
2022	£27,744	£4,509	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spirewatch

What does Spirewatch do?

How much income did Spirewatch report in 2024?

Spirewatch reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £129k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Spirewatch registered as a charity?

Spirewatch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1984 as charity number 290616. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Spirewatch?

Spirewatch is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Barron Campbell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spirewatch operate?

Spirewatch operates in Harrow, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spirewatch a registered charity?

Yes — Spirewatch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290616.