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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes

The PCC wants as many people as possible to worship at the church and to become part of the parish community at St Anne's. It enables ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:- worship and prayer- learning about the gospel- developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus- provision of pastoral care- missionary and outreach work

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Activities & Mission

The PCC wants as many people as possible to worship at the church and to become part of the parish community at St Anne's. It enables ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:- worship and prayer- learning about the gospel- developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus- provision of pastoral care- missionary and outreach work

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
£568,660
Latest Expenditure
£223,354

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 39.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% 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 £535,804
Charitable Activities £18,242
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,614
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £223,354
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,412
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 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
£568,660
£223,354£223,354£739,646£461,4880 / 30
2023
£79,187
£227,3910 / 30
2022
£75,514
£238,0800 / 10
2021
£424,349
£111,9740 / 10
2020
£68,315
£105,4920 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes do?

The PCC wants as many people as possible to worship at the church and to become part of the parish community at St Anne's. It enables ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:- worship and prayer- learning about the gospel- developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus- provision of pastoral care- missionary and outreach work

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes reported total income of £569k and reported expenditure of £223k 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 St Anne Lewes?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes has a program ratio of 39.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% 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 St Anne Lewes registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2019 as charity number 1185509. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Ben Brumas Martin Brown. 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 St Anne Lewes operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Anne Lewes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185509.

Details

Address
St Anne's Church
Western Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1RJ
Registration Date
26 September 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140309
Charity Number
1185509

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Trustees

Rev Ben Brumas Martin Brown Chair
Alison Mary Hodge
Ashley Price
DIANA CHRISTINE ROGERS
Dr Ian Michael Carter
Dr Mary-Rose Shears
Elizabeth Amy Trott
GRETEL KATHERINE SCOTT
Jacqueline Ann Price
James Frederick Martin Stevens
Jill Clement Brown
PETER GEORGE SHEARS
Also governs 1 other charity
Raymond Charles James Cocks
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Judith Anne Egar
Simon John Kirkwood

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