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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
£3,722,908
Latest Expenditure
£3,460,200

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 60.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,173,830
Charitable Activities £72,308
Other Trading £1,326,011
Investments £5,047
Other Income £145,713

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,083,690
Raising Funds £0
Governance £17,325
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,376,510

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
£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
2020
£2,771,142
£3,511,187£1,369,925£679,982£48,51622 / 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 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney reported total income of £3.72m and reported expenditure of £3.46m 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 Hackney?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney has a program ratio of 56.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 29 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
ANNTOINETTE BRAMBLE
Also governs 1 other charity
Ayo Afolabi
Ayo Afolabi
Ben Coombs
Desmond Brown
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Michelle Fontaine
Ebube Egwuonwu
Esther Opuku-Gyeni
Farida Pashi
Gloria Gaspard
Graeme Nicoll
Also governs 2 other charities
Jackie Parmiter
JENNIFER JAMIE
Karen Pluess
Linda Harris
Natasha Duursma
Olufisayo Sonuga
Polly Lorimer
Also governs 1 other charity
Samuel Lawson Johnston
Sophie Howard
Temitope Taiwo
Vera Preedy
Zoe Huggins

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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