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The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church

To raise funds towards maintainence, repair, restoration, improvement and reconstruction of the fabric of the Church of St Peter & St Paul in West Mersea and thus to promote community cohesion, a wider appreciation and use of the church buildings and good relationships between "the town" and the Church.

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Activities & Mission

To raise funds towards maintainence, repair, restoration, improvement and reconstruction of the fabric of the Church of St Peter & St Paul in West Mersea and thus to promote community cohesion, a wider appreciation and use of the church buildings and good relationships between "the town" and the Church.

Grants

The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£7,392
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£12,804
Latest Expenditure
£7,392

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 57.7%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£12,804
£7,3920 / 12
2025
£12,980
£11,8290 / 12
2024
£13,497
£12,8200 / 15
2023
£11,122
£3,6310 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church

What does The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church do?

To raise funds towards maintainence, repair, restoration, improvement and reconstruction of the fabric of the Church of St Peter & St Paul in West Mersea and thus to promote community cohesion, a wider appreciation and use of the church buildings and good relationships between "the town" and the Church.

How much income did The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church report in 2026?

The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church registered as a charity?

The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2012 as charity number 1147070. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church?

The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church operate?

The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of West Mersea Parish Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147070.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 April 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5027693
Charity Number
1147070

Trustees

ALAN JOHN HAMMOND
ELIZABETH JANE DUMAS
RICHARD TAYLOR
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Robinson

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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