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

Also known as: PCC of Christ Church Clifton, Christ Church Clifton

The PCC has responsibility in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church. As followers of Jesus, we believe our mission is to build God's kingdom through making disciples in Bristol and beyond. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the church building as well as our two church houses.

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Activities & Mission

The PCC has responsibility in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church. As followers of Jesus, we believe our mission is to build God's kingdom through making disciples in Bristol and beyond. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the church building as well as our two church houses.

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
£623,614
Latest Expenditure
£552,622

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £488,575
Charitable Activities £37,999
Other Trading £0
Investments £97,040
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £552,622
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,373
Grants to Institutions £82,559
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
£623,614
£552,622£552,622£995,779£258,9385 / 186
2023
£635,417
£564,446£564,446£919,751£195,9876 / 171
2022
£677,571
£589,931£589,931£829,891£124,93610 / 165
2021
£1,039,952
£2,018,470£2,018,470£769,079£132,25110 / 273
2020
£1,075,298
£1,180,848£1,180,848£1,719,214£193,84511 / 273

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

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

The PCC has responsibility in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church. As followers of Jesus, we believe our mission is to build God's kingdom through making disciples in Bristol and beyond. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the church building as well as our two church houses.

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Clifton reported total income of £624k and reported expenditure of £553k 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 Clifton?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Clifton has a program ratio of 88.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% 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 Clifton registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Clifton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2009 as charity number 1130529. It has been registered for 17 years.

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Clifton is governed by a board of 25 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Matthew Leonard Southcombe. 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 Clifton operate?

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

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

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Clifton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130529.

Details

Address
LINDEN GATE
CLIFTON DOWN ROAD
BRISTOL
BS8 4AH
Registration Date
13 July 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5002480
Charity Number
1130529

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Trustees

Rev Matthew Leonard Southcombe Chair
Alexandra Creavin
Andrea Juliet Jeanneret
Barnabas Thomas Collins
Christopher Edward Shaddick
Claire Harman
Also governs 1 other charity
Clifford Arthur Noon
Danish Andrew Gill
David Arthur Vernon
Also governs 1 other charity
Diane Lesley Noon
Dr Hannah Mary Rodgers
Gaye Senior-Smith
Helen Parsons
Jack Reed
Jonathan Bowden
Kamran Zahid
MARK STEPHEN ORRISS
Nathan Kellner
Philip Raymond Miles
Rebecca Wattiau
Rev Christopher Stephen Brown
Rev Janet Lee
Also governs 1 other charity
Roy David Daniels
Sam Pictor
Susannah Kathleen Barbara King

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • PCC of Christ Church Clifton
  • Christ Church Clifton

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