The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham

Also known as: Great Chesham PCC

We operate as a team of seven Church of England churches within the HP5 location.

Activities & Mission

We operate as a team of seven Church of England churches within the HP5 location.

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

Buckinghamshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£939,512

Latest Expenditure

£1,017,241

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% 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 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 £846,274

Charitable Activities £5,882

Other Trading £0

Investments £35,798

Other Income £51,558

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,017,241

Raising Funds £0

Governance £5,815

Grants to Institutions £143,645

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£939,512	£1,017,241	£1,017,241	£2,677,586	£596,457	9 / 150
2024	£966,738	£1,047,431	£1,047,431	£2,780,425	£618,545	8 / 150
2023	£967,663	£860,020	£860,020	£2,832,084	£668,592	7 / 150
2022	£961,102	£891,568	£891,568	£2,656,743	£585,382	7 / 150
2021	£906,531	£866,380	£866,380	£2,618,157	£572,466	8 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham do?

We operate as a team of seven Church of England churches within the HP5 location.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham report in 2025?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham reported total income of £940k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham has a program ratio of 108.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% 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 Great Chesham registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 2009 as charity number 1129438. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham is governed by a board of 42 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Canon Edward Bowes-Smith. 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 Great Chesham operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

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

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Great Chesham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129438.