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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney

Also known as: St John at Hackney Church, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John at Hackney, The Parish of Hackney

Sunday and midweek worship as part of the Church of England. Mission and outreach activities include a weekly Foodbank in association with Hackney Food Bank, a winter night shelter and Credit Union. Other activities include outreach to youth and children, and pastoral care for people within the parish.

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Activities & Mission

Sunday and midweek worship as part of the Church of England. Mission and outreach activities include a weekly Foodbank in association with Hackney Food Bank, a winter night shelter and Credit Union. Other activities include outreach to youth and children, and pastoral care for people within the parish.

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
£3,566,746
Latest Expenditure
£3,447,918

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,502,876
Charitable Activities £92,914
Other Trading £746,625
Investments £1,126
Other Income £1,223,204

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,280,105
Raising Funds £732,526
Governance £17,325
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £435,287

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
£3,566,746
£3,447,918£2,280,105£74,161£031 / 400
2024
£3,722,908
£3,460,200£2,083,690-£44,667£031 / 250
2023
£2,640,307
£2,774,813£1,838,155-£307,546£285,12925 / 582
2022
£1,977,539
£2,569,195£1,991,997-£182,656£025 / 100
2021
£1,954,909
£2,229,771£1,846,446£418,094£024 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney do?

Sunday and midweek worship as part of the Church of England. Mission and outreach activities include a weekly Foodbank in association with Hackney Food Bank, a winter night shelter and Credit Union. Other activities include outreach to youth and children, and pastoral care for people within the parish.

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney reported total income of £3.57m and reported expenditure of £3.45m 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 Hackney registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 2014 as charity number 1158545. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney is governed by a board of 31 trustees. The chair of trustees is Al Gordon. 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 Hackney operate?

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

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

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158545.

Details

Address
Hackney Church House
1 Prodigal Square
London
London
E8 1FX
Registration Date
12 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5049986
Charity Number
1158545

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Trustees

Al Marsh
Andrew Busk
Ari Helgason
Ayo Afolabi
Ayo Afolabi
Ayomikun Thomas
Ben Coombs
Desmond Brown
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Michelle Fontaine
Ebube Egwuonwu
Ellie Page
Farida Pashi
Gloria Gaspard
Graeme Nicoll
Also governs 2 other charities
Jade Osei-Osafo
JENNIFER JAMIE
Karen Pluess
Leroy Logan
Linda Harris
Lydia Taiwo
Muneni Chirinda
Natasha Duursma
Olufisayo Sonuga
Polly Lorimer
Also governs 1 other charity
Samuel Lawson Johnston
Sophie Howard
Temitope Taiwo
Vera Preedy

Also Known As

  • St John at Hackney Church
  • The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John at Hackney
  • The Parish of Hackney

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