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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary

Also known as: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hitchin, Hitchin PCC

The PCC is responsible for promoting the mission of the Church of England throughout the town of Hitchin. It does this by working alongside the Team Rector and the other Team clergy in providing a wide range of activities and events - ecumenical, evangelical, pastoral, and social. All the churches are conscious that the communities they serve are varied in ethnicity, age, and economic wealth.

Activities & Mission

The PCC is responsible for promoting the mission of the Church of England throughout the town of Hitchin. It does this by working alongside the Team Rector and the other Team clergy in providing a wide range of activities and events - ecumenical, evangelical, pastoral, and social. All the churches are conscious that the communities they serve are varied in ethnicity, age, and economic wealth.

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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£918,474
Latest Expenditure
£1,042,746

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £774,181
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £10,218
Investments £33,671
Other Income £100,404

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,039,497
Raising Funds £3,249
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£918,474
£1,042,746£1,039,497£1,255,342£02 / 50
2024
£463,886
£297,7140 / 0
2023
£294,686
£542,5730 / 40
2022
£456,441
£477,2860 / 40
2021
£473,971
£451,4550 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary do?

The PCC is responsible for promoting the mission of the Church of England throughout the town of Hitchin. It does this by working alongside the Team Rector and the other Team clergy in providing a wide range of activities and events - ecumenical, evangelical, pastoral, and social. All the churches are conscious that the communities they serve are varied in ethnicity, age, and economic wealth.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary report in 2025?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary reported total income of £918k and reported expenditure of £1.04m 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 Hitchin, St Mary registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2009 as charity number 1132874. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Christopher Edward Bunce MA MPHIL. 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 Hitchin, St Mary operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hitchin, St Mary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132874.

Details

Address
Church House
Churchyard
HITCHIN
Hertfordshire
SG5 1HP
Registration Date
21 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005687
Charity Number
1132874

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Trustees

Rev Christopher Edward Bunce MA MPHIL Chair
Alan John Childs
Anne Elizabeth Marguerite Senechal MA
Also governs 2 other charities
Colin Idwal Davies BSc MBCS
Elizabeth Joan Cranfield
Ethel Miriam Welch
Hannah Francoise Rutledge
Lindsay Newbery
Lois Margaret Noble Veale
Lorraine Stanforth
Margery Mary Bedingfield
Philip Turner
Richard Julian Cave
Robert James Robinson
Stephen Halpin
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hitchin
  • Hitchin PCC

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