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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas

Also known as: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicolas, Newbury with St Mary, Speenhamland, St Nicolas, Newbury, PCC

To provide regular public worship open to all; To provide sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; To provide pastoral support for the sick, infirm and bereaved; To teach Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; To provide Christian support and education for young people; To provide activities for people of all ages; To support other charities in the UK and overseas

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Activities & Mission

To provide regular public worship open to all; To provide sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; To provide pastoral support for the sick, infirm and bereaved; To teach Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; To provide Christian support and education for young people; To provide activities for people of all ages; To support other charities in the UK and overseas

Grants

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£35,517
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£553,722
Latest Expenditure
£588,505

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £447,045
Charitable Activities £33,086
Other Trading £39,950
Investments £13,900
Other Income £19,741

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £571,836
Raising Funds £16,669
Governance £8,761
Grants to Institutions £35,517
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
£553,722
£588,505£571,836£904,033£461,56110 / 300
2024
£562,359
£577,157£556,932£938,816£475,69010 / 300
2023
£502,127
£550,227£529,864£953,614£477,0155 / 300
2022
£518,115
£463,990£452,353£1,001,714£489,4745 / 300
2021
£480,675
£451,9540 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas do?

To provide regular public worship open to all; To provide sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; To provide pastoral support for the sick, infirm and bereaved; To teach Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; To provide Christian support and education for young people; To provide activities for people of all ages; To support other charities in the UK and overseas

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas report in 2025?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas reported total income of £554k and reported expenditure of £589k 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 Newbury St Nicolas registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2009 as charity number 1128145. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas is governed by a board of 21 trustees. The chair of trustees is REV WILL HUNTER SMART. 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 Newbury St Nicolas operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas operates in West Berkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Newbury St Nicolas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128145.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 February 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5001576
Charity Number
1128145

Trustees

REV WILL HUNTER SMART Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Laidler
Christine Vivien Philip
Graham Caskie
Ian Peter Gore
Joyce Margaret Zealey
Madeline Norman
MARK WINDHAM KNIGHT
NIGEL CRISPIAN FREEMAN
Paul Lazarus
Paul Mathew Philip
PHILIP STEPHEN JAMES DAVIS
Rev Janice Macdonald
Rev JOY MARIA MAWDESLEY
Rev Simon James Eves
Richard John Walker Coward
Also governs 1 other charity
Rosie Davis
SHARON JOY COWARD
STEPHEN JAN WOLAK
Tristan Rory Lloyd Davies
VIVIEN GRACE STAUNTON
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicolas, Newbury with St Mary, Speenhamland
  • St Nicolas, Newbury, PCC

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