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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston

Also known as: Parish of Boston

THE PARISH OF BOSTON PROVIDES CHURCH OF ENGLAND RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY WITHIN ITS PARISH BOUNDARIES.

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Activities & Mission

THE PARISH OF BOSTON PROVIDES CHURCH OF ENGLAND RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY WITHIN ITS PARISH BOUNDARIES.

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
£476,821
Latest Expenditure
£532,923

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 135.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% 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

Donations & Legacies £109,283
Charitable Activities £106,953
Other Trading £77,906
Investments £16,873
Other Income £208,593

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £703,460
Raising Funds £3,697
Governance £9,750
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2014 — Maria Serena Lowe (organisation 232147)
  • Asset transfer in in 2013 — John Wood's Charity (organisation 235055)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£476,821
£532,9230 / 112
2023
£519,608
£707,157£703,460£648,372£150,4569 / 162
2022
£1,679,847
£1,561,324£1,557,384£825,576£209,5228 / 162
2021
£706,048
£396,524£373,462£732,303£248,3536 / 160
2020
£822,458
£994,247£993,488£392,943£109,0718 / 160

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston do?

THE PARISH OF BOSTON PROVIDES CHURCH OF ENGLAND RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY WITHIN ITS PARISH BOUNDARIES.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston reported total income of £477k and reported expenditure of £533k 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 Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston has a program ratio of 135.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2010 as charity number 1138045. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev David Stephenson. 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 Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Boston is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138045.

Details

Address
1 WORMGATE
BOSTON
PE21 6NP
Registration Date
15 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005709
Charity Number
1138045

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Trustees

Adam Kelk
Andrew Nicholas Jordan Elms
Ashley Cooper
CHRISTOPHER LADNER
David Scoot
GRAHAM STEWART-SMITH
Granville R Paul
Jayne Elizabeth Morris
Jean Stewart-Smith
John Lyon
Kathleen Davey
Marion Rose Forster Parish
Paula Tamberlin
Robert William Tamberlin
SUE KIRK MBE MIHM
Trevor Baily

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Parish of Boston

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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