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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey

Also known as: Hexham Abbey PCC

Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church

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Activities & Mission

Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church

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

Northumberland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,236,892
Latest Expenditure
£1,189,848

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 45.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 53.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% 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 £363,243
Charitable Activities £7,429
Other Trading £788,127
Investments £26,745
Other Income £51,348

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £540,114
Raising Funds £612,634
Governance £26,836
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £37,100

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — Hexham Abbey Heritage (organisation 5015834)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,236,892
£1,189,848£540,114£3,045,633£791,13845 / 200
2023
£1,244,458
£1,268,406£652,622£2,848,589£315,66842 / 195
2022
£1,217,370
£1,445,801£893,611£2,872,537£216,35140 / 120
2021
£395,955
£493,5610 / 100
2020
£1,013,128
£1,101,304£765,962£3,081,951£579,72933 / 125

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey do?

Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.19m 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 Hexham Abbey?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey has a program ratio of 43.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% 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 Hexham Abbey registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 2009 as charity number 1132444. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev David Charles Glover. 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 Hexham Abbey operate?

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

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

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hexham Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132444.

Details

Address
HEXHAM ABBEY
ABBEY COTTAGE
BEAUMONT STREET
HEXHAM
NE46 3NB
Registration Date
4 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5004422
Charity Number
1132444

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Trustees

Rev David Charles Glover Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
CAROL WILSON
Catherine Anne Lee
CHRISTOPHER PHILIP HEWITT
Fiona Janet Finnon
Helen Marion Susan Milner
John Stephen Mitchell
Julie Elizabeth Barham
Linda Rowell
LYNNE DENISE THOMSON
Malcolm Thompson
RACHAEL JANE HAYWOOD SMITH
Richard Michael Thornton
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Roger Brown
SUSAN Jane Pikett TIMPERLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Vivien Drydon
Wendy Marilyn Brown

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • Hexham Abbey PCC

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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