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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London

Also known as: St Giles in the Fields PCC

The Church of St-Giles-in-the Fields to be a centre point of worship and Christian witness in the heart of London, by providing regular public worship open to all; the provision of a sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved; the teaching of Christianity through sermons and courses.

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Activities & Mission

The Church of St-Giles-in-the Fields to be a centre point of worship and Christian witness in the heart of London, by providing regular public worship open to all; the provision of a sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved; the teaching of Christianity through sermons and courses.

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
£547,136
Latest Expenditure
£449,163

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% 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 £460,800
Charitable Activities £1,725
Other Trading £0
Investments £116
Other Income £84,495

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £428,159
Raising Funds £21,004
Governance £5,060
Grants to Institutions £26,700
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 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
£547,136
£449,163£428,159£53,627£32,6012 / 20
2023
£285,989
£604,1870 / 20
2022
£305,693
£305,6830 / 0
2021
£74,935
£262,0400 / 0
2020
£60,245
£257,5360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London do?

The Church of St-Giles-in-the Fields to be a centre point of worship and Christian witness in the heart of London, by providing regular public worship open to all; the provision of a sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved; the teaching of Christianity through sermons and courses.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London reported total income of £547k and reported expenditure of £449k 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 Saint Giles In The Fields London?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London has a program ratio of 78.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% 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 Saint Giles In The Fields London registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2009 as charity number 1130800. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Thomas Sander. 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 Saint Giles In The Fields London operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Giles In The Fields London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130800.

Details

Address
ST. GILES IN THE FIELDS CHURCH
ST. GILES HIGH STREET
LONDON
WC2H 8LG
Registration Date
28 July 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003955
Charity Number
1130800

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Trustees

Rev Thomas Sander Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Abigail Sampson
Alan Power
Catherine Somers Campbell
Dr William James
HARRY AMOS
Oliver Bailey-Green
OLIVER FLORY
Also governs 2 other charities
Rupert Manners
Thomas Dowse
William Grundy
ZI KEN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St Giles in the Fields PCC

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