The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth
St. Mary the Virgin Church is the Anglican church serving the town of Petworth. As well as a range of weekly and seasonal services, it provides baptisms, marriages, and funerals for the community. It is open for private prayer. It hosts civic services such as Remembrance Sunday, and other special events and memorials. Its premises host the annual Petworth Festival and Literature Festival.
Activities & Mission
St. Mary the Virgin Church is the Anglican church serving the town of Petworth. As well as a range of weekly and seasonal services, it provides baptisms, marriages, and funerals for the community. It is open for private prayer. It hosts civic services such as Remembrance Sunday, and other special events and memorials. Its premises host the annual Petworth Festival and Literature Festival.
Grants
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £92,008
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £94,184 | £92,008 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £99,630 | £78,318 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £101,291 | £108,828 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £89,085 | £106,273 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £78,310 | £114,654 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth
What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth do?
St. Mary the Virgin Church is the Anglican church serving the town of Petworth. As well as a range of weekly and seasonal services, it provides baptisms, marriages, and funerals for the community. It is open for private prayer. It hosts civic services such as Remembrance Sunday, and other special events and memorials. Its premises host the annual Petworth Festival and Literature Festival.
How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth report in 2025?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth reported total income of £94k and reported expenditure of £92k 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 Virgin, Petworth registered as a charity?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2020 as charity number 1188604. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Mark Gilbert. 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, Petworth operate?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth a registered charity?
Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Petworth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188604.
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- 2 November 2026
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