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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood

Also known as: St Mary's Pcc, Bearwood

St Mary's Bearwood is the parish church of Bearwood, Smethwick. Our vision is to be "Sharing God's heart for Bearwood in the heart of Bearwood."We seek to demonstrate the love of God through being a community that serves others through our range of activities for all in the local area, of all faiths and none, especially families.

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Activities & Mission

St Mary's Bearwood is the parish church of Bearwood, Smethwick. Our vision is to be "Sharing God's heart for Bearwood in the heart of Bearwood."We seek to demonstrate the love of God through being a community that serves others through our range of activities for all in the local area, of all faiths and none, especially families.

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
£207,964
Latest Expenditure
£136,156

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 65.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£207,964
£136,1560 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood do?

St Mary's Bearwood is the parish church of Bearwood, Smethwick. Our vision is to be "Sharing God's heart for Bearwood in the heart of Bearwood."We seek to demonstrate the love of God through being a community that serves others through our range of activities for all in the local area, of all faiths and none, especially families.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood reported total income of £208k and reported expenditure of £136k 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. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2023 as charity number 1206076. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Benjamin Adam Baker. 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 Virgin, Bearwood operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood operates in Sandwell, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Bearwood is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206076.

Details

Address
ST. MARYS CHURCH
BEARWOOD ROAD
SMETHWICK
B66 4BX
Registration Date
6 December 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5227341
Charity Number
1206076

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Trustees

Rev Benjamin Adam Baker Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alison Loraine Carter
Benjamin Henry Prentice
Benjamin Roger Tucker
Bernard Hugo de Waal
Christine Midgley M.Ed
Dr Elizabeth Brazell
Eric Ngugi
Francis William Herbert
Ian Chadwell
Ian James Thorley
Also governs 1 other charity
Jennie Walden
John William Francis Bamford
Rev Sarah Down
William Tomlinson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St Mary's Pcc, Bearwood

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