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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge

Also known as: Little St Mary's Cambridge

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities for special need groups.

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Activities & Mission

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities for special need groups.

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
£919,338
Latest Expenditure
£269,682

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £819,876
Charitable Activities £53,227
Other Trading £0
Investments £46,235
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £262,426
Raising Funds £7,256
Governance £2,400
Grants to Institutions £16,040
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.

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 2013 — St Mary the Less, Cambridge Church Estate Charity (organisation 220071)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£919,338
£269,682£262,426£2,049,688£39,9412 / 50
2024
£302,496
£236,4780 / 50
2023
£296,452
£321,4600 / 50
2022
£854,450
£274,499£17,080£1,838,320£513,6781 / 60
2021
£215,437
£198,3690 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge do?

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities for special need groups.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge report in 2025?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge reported total income of £919k and reported expenditure of £270k 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 St Mary The Less, Cambridge registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2009 as charity number 1130017. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev ROBERT MICHAEL MACKLEY. 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 Mary The Less, Cambridge operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Less, Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130017.

Details

Address
LITTLE ST. MARYS CHURCH
TRUMPINGTON STREET
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 1QG
Registration Date
8 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5000666
Charity Number
1130017

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Trustees

Rev ROBERT MICHAEL MACKLEY Chair
Benjamin David Johns
Catherine Mary Horsewood-Groom
Also governs 1 other charity
Diana Dzhanoian
Dr Christopher Burlinson
Dr Jane Carole Phillips
Dr Kathryn Jones
Franco Giuseppe Giacinto Basso
Geoffrey Neil Lean Swan
Heidi-Louise Thomas McGann
HON REV MARK ANDREW BISHOP MA
Jeremy Musson FSA
Also governs 1 other charity
JOSEPHINE MARY WIBBERLEY
Mark Nigel Edward Patrick
Matthew Bird
Patricia Elizabeth Davies
Professor Robin Grimsey Osborne PhD FBA

Also Known As

  • Little St Mary's Cambridge

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