The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter
Also known as: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Sidwell and St Matthew, Exeter, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew with St Sidwell, Exeter, St Matthew's Church, Exeter, St Sidwell's Church Exeter
The Joint Council of Co Church, Exeter (formerly the United Parish of St Sidwell & St Matthew and the Parish of St Andrew's Exwick) has the responsibility to co-operate with the incumbent to promote, within the ecclesiastical parishes, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Activities & Mission
The Joint Council of Co Church, Exeter (formerly the United Parish of St Sidwell & St Matthew and the Parish of St Andrew's Exwick) has the responsibility to co-operate with the incumbent to promote, within the ecclesiastical parishes, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
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 33% 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 52% 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 | £358,617 | £475,672 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2023 | £619,037 | £346,103 | £346,103 | £1,601,237 | £335,099 | 5 / 119 |
| 2022 | £430,842 | £335,005 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £312,179 | £286,129 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2020 | £290,575 | £397,483 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter
What does The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter do?
The Joint Council of Co Church, Exeter (formerly the United Parish of St Sidwell & St Matthew and the Parish of St Andrew's Exwick) has the responsibility to co-operate with the incumbent to promote, within the ecclesiastical parishes, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
How much income did The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter report in 2024?
The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter reported total income of £359k and reported expenditure of £476k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter?
The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter has a program ratio of 55.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter registered as a charity?
The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2016 as charity number 1169445. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter?
The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Edward Hodges. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter operate?
The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter a registered charity?
Yes — The Joint Council Of Co Church, Exeter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169445.
Details
Lower Summerlands
Exeter
EX1 2LJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Sidwell and St Matthew, Exeter
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew with St Sidwell, Exeter
- St Matthew's Church, Exeter
- St Sidwell's Church Exeter
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated