The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe
Also known as: St Leonards Pcc, Hythe
REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP OPEN TO ALLPROVISION OF SACRED SPACE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER & CONTEMPLATIONPASTORAL WORK INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK & THE BEREAVEDTAKING OF RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES IN SCHOOLSSUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS
Activities & Mission
REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP OPEN TO ALLPROVISION OF SACRED SPACE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER & CONTEMPLATIONPASTORAL WORK INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK & THE BEREAVEDTAKING OF RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES IN SCHOOLSSUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Lawrence Wellar (organisation 307749)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £177,582 | £167,898 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £172,321 | £130,604 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £146,856 | £215,098 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £901,458 | £148,068 | £148,068 | £1,183,237 | £336,592 | 0 / 75 |
| 2020 | £107,416 | £146,898 | 0 / 75 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe
What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe do?
REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP OPEN TO ALLPROVISION OF SACRED SPACE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER & CONTEMPLATIONPASTORAL WORK INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK & THE BEREAVEDTAKING OF RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES IN SCHOOLSSUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS
How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe report in 2024?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe reported total income of £178k and reported expenditure of £168k 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 Leonard, Hythe?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe has a program ratio of 16.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% 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 Leonard, Hythe registered as a charity?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2011 as charity number 1144695. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Michael David William Darkins. 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 Leonard, Hythe operate?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe a registered charity?
Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Leonard, Hythe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144695.
Details
Oak Walk
Hythe
Kent
CT21 5DN
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- 14 May 2026
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