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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading

Also known as: Greyfriars Church Reading, Greyfriars Pcc, Reading

Worship and associated activities

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Activities & Mission

Worship and associated activities

Grants

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£86,123
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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
£2,662,093
Latest Expenditure
£2,557,552

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 59.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 53.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,197,958
Charitable Activities £179,211
Other Trading £1,240,999
Investments £42,548
Other Income £1,377

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,518,639
Raising Funds £1,038,913
Governance £318,758
Grants to Institutions £86,123
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,662,093
£2,557,552£1,518,639£9,073,452£8,725,09258 / 200
2024
£2,886,873
£2,557,090£1,522,005£8,968,909£8,708,83862 / 200
2023
£2,908,919
£2,258,225£1,335,281£8,639,126£8,089,46755 / 200
2022
£3,010,453
£1,999,428£1,263,520£7,988,432£8,291,94951 / 200
2021
£2,482,996
£1,627,498£1,030,208£6,977,407£4,833,76648 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading do?

Worship and associated activities

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading report in 2025?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading reported total income of £2.66m and reported expenditure of £2.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 2009 as charity number 1129381. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading is governed by a board of 23 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Rachel Bedford. 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 Greyfriars Reading operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading operates across 3 areas: Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham.

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

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Greyfriars Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129381.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 May 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5002761
Charity Number
1129381

Trustees

Rev Rachel Bedford Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alan Edward Cross
Andrew Christopher Barwick
Arfon Huw Rees
Christopher Hall
Christopher Neville Austin Greaves
Also governs 1 other charity
Claire Louise Anderson
David Mark Adkins
Also governs 1 other charity
Deborah Jeffries
Dr David Andrew Aubrey-Jones
Dr JOHN DAVID LEDGER
Esther Purdy
Gary McEwan
George Eapen
Helen Anne Martin
Also governs 2 other charities
Jane Karen Mae Peters
Joshua Francis Talib
Malveen Raheja
Margaret Stone
MARTIN WILLIAM HALEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Lam
Professor John Frederick Missenden
Sven Lewis

Also Known As

  • Greyfriars Church Reading
  • Greyfriars Pcc, Reading

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