St Mary's Trust
St Mary's Trust acts principally to benefit the church of St Mary, Bourne Street, Pimlico, London SW1 (Church of England). It does so by providing accommodation for the Vicar of St Mary's and other clergy, and persons working for St Mary's, providing social facilities and meeting space, and financial assistance.
Activities & Mission
St Mary's Trust acts principally to benefit the church of St Mary, Bourne Street, Pimlico, London SW1 (Church of England). It does so by providing accommodation for the Vicar of St Mary's and other clergy, and persons working for St Mary's, providing social facilities and meeting space, and financial assistance.
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £597,130 | £323,667 | £166,413 | £2,016,415 | £585,903 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £148,982 | £763,627 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £163,247 | £147,325 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £204,595 | £159,374 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £184,107 | £246,345 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Trust
What does St Mary's Trust do?
St Mary's Trust acts principally to benefit the church of St Mary, Bourne Street, Pimlico, London SW1 (Church of England). It does so by providing accommodation for the Vicar of St Mary's and other clergy, and persons working for St Mary's, providing social facilities and meeting space, and financial assistance.
How much income did St Mary's Trust report in 2024?
St Mary's Trust reported total income of £597k and reported expenditure of £324k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Mary's Trust?
St Mary's Trust has a program ratio of 27.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Mary's Trust registered as a charity?
St Mary's Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 1971 as charity number 259887. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs St Mary's Trust?
St Mary's Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID LAWRENCE MARCHESE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Mary's Trust operate?
St Mary's Trust operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Mary's Trust a registered charity?
Yes — St Mary's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259887.
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