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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes

Also known as: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James the Less, Lancing, S James the Less Lancing PCC, St James the Less Lancing with Coombes

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Activities & Mission

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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.

Local Authority

West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income
£166,169
Latest Expenditure
£361,866

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 62.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £61,422
Charitable Activities £2,957
Other Trading £15,620
Investments £11,036
Other Income £616,220

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £77,005
Raising Funds £3,245
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £42,528

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£166,169
£361,8660 / 25
2023
£707,255
£122,778£77,005£857,772£02 / 25
2022
£136,319
£98,1130 / 20
2021
£78,538
£74,9640 / 20
2020
£59,573
£79,8340 / 15

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Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes do?

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How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes reported total income of £166k and reported expenditure of £362k 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 Lancing With Coombes?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes has a program ratio of 10.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2012 as charity number 1145807. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Ben Shane Scott. 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 Lancing With Coombes operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Lancing With Coombes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145807.

Details

Address
St Peters Church
Bowness Avenue
Sompting
West Sussex
BN15 9TS
Registration Date
8 February 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024907
Charity Number
1145807

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Trustees

Rev Ben Shane Scott Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Alison Jane Sinclair
Amanda Jane Lydia HUGHES
Dr David Starbuck
Jacqueline Harwood
Jennifer Mary Flake
Judith Elizabeth Rawlinson
PAT PHILLIPS
Peter Bowers
Richard Doran
Susan Holland
Wendy Elisabeth Bowers

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James the Less, Lancing
  • S James the Less Lancing PCC
  • St James the Less Lancing with Coombes

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