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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Henham

Also known as: St Mary's Pcc, Henham

St Mary's PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has responsibility for the maintenance of St Mary's Church.

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Activities & Mission

St Mary's PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has responsibility for the maintenance of St Mary's Church.

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
£118,009
Latest Expenditure
£75,674

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% 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 3.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 34% 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 £2,355,517
Charitable Activities £1,111
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,960
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £136,463
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,262
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
£118,009
£75,6740 / 40
2023
£106,352
£78,5540 / 31
2022
£2,363,588
£136,463£136,463£2,435,749£20,0001 / 31
2021
£103,022
£128,6550 / 27
2020
£144,506
£207,6850 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

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

St Mary's PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has responsibility for the maintenance of St Mary's Church.

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Henham reported total income of £118k and reported expenditure of £76k 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 Mary The Virgin, Henham?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Henham has a program ratio of 5.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% 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 Mary The Virgin, Henham registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Henham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2011 as charity number 1139750. It has been registered for 15 years.

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

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Henham is governed by a board of 14 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 Mary The Virgin, Henham operate?

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

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

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Henham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139750.

Details

Address
Church Office
Old Franks
High Street
Elsenham
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Hertford
Registration Date
11 January 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5013542
Charity Number
1139750

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Trustees

CATHERINE JANE WARD
Debra Packford
Derek Ward
DR STEPHEN CECIL BAZLINTON
Also governs 2 other charities
ISOBEL MARY BROOKS
Justin Dean Brister
Malcolm McFrederick
Peter Stuart-Robinson
PHILIP PAUL Hicks
Rev Louis Wilson
RICHARD NEVILLE PEAKE BSC
Sandra Turner
Shirley Wilcock
SIMON HUMPHREY WESTLAND PILCHER
Also governs 3 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St Mary's Pcc, Henham

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