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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton

Also known as: Highfield Pcc, Southampton

The church has significant ministries to children, young people and students, and a growing ministry to older people. 10% of the income of the church is given away to mission and social action projects in the UK and overseas. Until recently, the church involved its members and the local community in sponsorship over an extended period of a small rural community in Kenya; this has now ended.

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Activities & Mission

The church has significant ministries to children, young people and students, and a growing ministry to older people. 10% of the income of the church is given away to mission and social action projects in the UK and overseas. Until recently, the church involved its members and the local community in sponsorship over an extended period of a small rural community in Kenya; this has now ended.

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

Latest Income
£660,951
Latest Expenditure
£633,990

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

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

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £540,160
Charitable Activities £114,807
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,984
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £632,687
Raising Funds £1,303
Governance £2,447
Grants to Institutions £61,804
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£660,951
£633,990£632,687£770,797£624,69512 / 200
2023
£582,892
£544,959£544,959£743,458£588,85112 / 200
2022
£528,328
£592,310£562,962£700,764£660,9848 / 200
2021
£550,010
£501,872£478,494£766,770£121,54013 / 120
2020
£612,228
£615,213£578,996£691,463£77,80815 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton do?

The church has significant ministries to children, young people and students, and a growing ministry to older people. 10% of the income of the church is given away to mission and social action projects in the UK and overseas. Until recently, the church involved its members and the local community in sponsorship over an extended period of a small rural community in Kenya; this has now ended.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton reported total income of £661k and reported expenditure of £634k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2009 as charity number 1131770. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Michael Archer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton operates in Southampton City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiasical Parish Of Highfield, Southampton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131770.

Details

Address
HIGHFIELD CHURCH CENTRE
HIGHFIELD LANE
SOUTHAMPTON
SO17 1RL
Registration Date
23 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003567
Charity Number
1131770

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Trustees

Rev Michael Archer Chair
Ben Mobley
Caroline Hutchings
DAVID ROBERT TOZER
Hannah Newman
Keith Fox
Also governs 1 other charity
Mary Grasmeder
Max Davies
Also governs 1 other charity
Penny Cox
Peter Marston
Philip Hewitt
Philip Jonathan Moss
Polly Cross
Rev Sarah Archer
Rev Sue Coleman
RICHARD VENABLE
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Heather
Timothy James Patten

Also Known As

  • Highfield Pcc, Southampton

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