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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster

Also known as: St James's Church Piccadilly PCC

A parish church of the Church of England, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, we maintain regular public Christian worship; provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching and debating Christianity through sermons, groups, courses and events. We host a night shelter for the homeless, a free drop-in counselling service, and provide support to asylum seekers.

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Activities & Mission

A parish church of the Church of England, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, we maintain regular public Christian worship; provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching and debating Christianity through sermons, groups, courses and events. We host a night shelter for the homeless, a free drop-in counselling service, and provide support to asylum seekers.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,465,648
Latest Expenditure
£3,006,595

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,578,571
Charitable Activities £83,835
Other Trading £734,129
Investments £13,837
Other Income £59,506

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,730,708
Raising Funds £275,887
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 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
£4,465,648
£3,006,595£2,730,708£2,633,182£305,50622 / 20
2023
£2,880,154
£2,387,766£1,952,848£1,173,760£136,83123 / 20
2022
£1,139,573
£2,012,398£1,684,130£679,984£337,36920 / 20
2021
£1,222,951
£1,403,548£1,303,956£1,554,754£585,17018 / 60
2020
£1,310,390
£955,787£796,870£1,733,251£354,99320 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster do?

A parish church of the Church of England, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, we maintain regular public Christian worship; provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching and debating Christianity through sermons, groups, courses and events. We host a night shelter for the homeless, a free drop-in counselling service, and provide support to asylum seekers.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster reported total income of £4.47m and reported expenditure of £3.01m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 2009 as charity number 1133048. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster is governed by a board of 19 trustees. 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 James, Westminster operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133048.

Details

Address
ST JAMES'S CHURCH
PICCADILLY
197 PICCADILLY
LONDON
Registration Date
1 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005203
Charity Number
1133048

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Trustees

Audrey Sebatindira
Claire Millicent Wright
Also governs 2 other charities
David Loyn
Deirdre Hetherington
Graeme Jones
Joanna Hines
Julie Dawn Cunningham
Rachel Sumption
Rev Ayla Lepine
Rev DANIEL NORRIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev IVAN PATRICIO KHOVACS
Revd Dr Mariama Oluseun Ifode-Blease
ROSALIND SALLY FANE
Sarah Gillett CMG CVO
Also governs 1 other charity
Steven Overman
Tom Gidman
Tracy McKeever
Trevor Lines

Also Known As

  • St James's Church Piccadilly PCC

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