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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol

Also known as: The PCC of Christ Church Downend

Anglican church serving the parish of Downend, Bristol, in the Dioceses of Bristol, providing Christian teaching and worship. Our membership reflects the variety of ages and backgrounds in the parish and includes an increasing number of young families and children.

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Activities & Mission

Anglican church serving the parish of Downend, Bristol, in the Dioceses of Bristol, providing Christian teaching and worship. Our membership reflects the variety of ages and backgrounds in the parish and includes an increasing number of young families and children.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£345,195
Latest Expenditure
£333,313

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% 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 £524,796
Charitable Activities £51,969
Other Trading £3,032
Investments £1,559
Other Income £2,539

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £431,423
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,504
Grants to Institutions £67,621
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
£345,195
£333,3130 / 100
2023
£583,895
£431,423£431,423£158,202£104,0059 / 100
2022
£335,483
£317,5390 / 50
2021
£281,852
£280,4780 / 50
2020
£400,751
£321,3490 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol do?

Anglican church serving the parish of Downend, Bristol, in the Dioceses of Bristol, providing Christian teaching and worship. Our membership reflects the variety of ages and backgrounds in the parish and includes an increasing number of young families and children.

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol reported total income of £345k and reported expenditure of £333k 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, Downend, Bristol?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol has a program ratio of 73.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% 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 Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2009 as charity number 1131689. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev PAUL PETERSON. 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, Downend, Bristol operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and South Gloucestershire.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131689.

Details

Address
57 North Street
Downend
Bristol
BS16 5SG
Registration Date
17 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5004618
Charity Number
1131689

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Trustees

Rev PAUL PETERSON Chair
Andrew Pound
BRYAN WILLIAM ASHTON
JULIAN RICHARD CHARLES COX
Margaret Nichols
REV CHRISTOPHER DOBSON
Richard Bacon
Richard Ward
ROGER CHOLMONDELEY
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Rosie Brydon
Sally Ann Green
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Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Religion

Also Known As

  • The PCC of Christ Church Downend

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