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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford

Also known as: Christ Church Pcc, Bedford

A Church of England Church

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Activities & Mission

A Church of England Church

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

Bedford

Financial Information

Latest Income
£707,273
Latest Expenditure
£528,323

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 68.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

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

Lower overhead than 65% 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 £352,273
Charitable Activities £80,699
Other Trading £6,780
Investments £939
Other Income £266,582

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £362,883
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,940
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £165,440

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
£707,273
£528,323£362,883£415,095£415,0959 / 125
2023
£387,643
£362,8720 / 150
2022
£354,371
£326,0780 / 150
2021
£314,615
£313,1180 / 100
2020
£346,104
£304,7040 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford do?

A Church of England Church

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford reported total income of £707k and reported expenditure of £528k 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 Christ Church Bedford?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford has a program ratio of 51.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% 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 Christ Church Bedford registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2010 as charity number 1134785. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev David Jonathan Thomas. 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 Christ Church Bedford operate?

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

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

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Bedford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134785.

Details

Address
Christ Church
The Office
140 Dudley Street
BEDFORD
MK40 3SX
Registration Date
10 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005552
Charity Number
1134785

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Trustees

Rev David Jonathan Thomas Chair
Andrew Baxter Russell
Christopher Antony Brown
Christopher Paul Stevens
Dr JONATHAN JAMES DAY
Gwyneth Miriam James
Jennie McAdam
KAY PATRICIA BERRINGTON
Margaret Jean Cottenden
Martin William Hamilton
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MICHAEL FREDERICK BISHOP
Phillipa Francis
Rachel Ellen Day
RACHEL MARGARET BENNETT
Rev Benjamin John Williams
Sarah Ann Harris
Stephen John Gardner
Tony Robert Daniels
Wendy Anne Pegg
William John Gregory EVES

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • Christ Church Pcc, Bedford

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