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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford

Also known as: PCC St Mary's Purley on Thames, St. Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames

St. Mary's is a vibrant local Anglican church in Purley on Thames, Reading. We have a heart for mission and service. Sunday worship is at the heart of who we are. Sunday services are held at 9.30am, 11.15am and once a month at 4pm. We have a variety of church ministries, small groups and outreach activities. More detail can be found on our website.

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Activities & Mission

St. Mary's is a vibrant local Anglican church in Purley on Thames, Reading. We have a heart for mission and service. Sunday worship is at the heart of who we are. Sunday services are held at 9.30am, 11.15am and once a month at 4pm. We have a variety of church ministries, small groups and outreach activities. More detail can be found on our website.

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
£129,339
Latest Expenditure
£120,375

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.1%
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
£129,339
£120,3750 / 100
2023
£130,060
£115,2320 / 100
2022
£97,712
£113,4520 / 100
2021
£109,714
£106,9620 / 100
2020
£104,091
£103,5840 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford do?

St. Mary's is a vibrant local Anglican church in Purley on Thames, Reading. We have a heart for mission and service. Sunday worship is at the heart of who we are. Sunday services are held at 9.30am, 11.15am and once a month at 4pm. We have a variety of church ministries, small groups and outreach activities. More detail can be found on our website.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford reported total income of £129k and reported expenditure of £120k 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, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2019 as charity number 1183183. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr David Archer. 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, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford operates in West Berkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183183.

Details

Address
1 Westridge Avenue
Purley on Thames
Reading
RG8 8DE
Registration Date
30 April 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140635
Charity Number
1183183

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Trustees

Dr David Archer Chair
Angela Mary Sullivan-Brown
Anna Saverton
Daniel Head
Also governs 1 other charity
David John Davies
DEBORAH KATHERINE CORRIGAN
Gerry Hiscock
Heather Wylie
Ina Elliott
Joan Mary Jack
Jon Lindsay Saverton
Leo Oswald Mbroh Whyte
Nigel James Tolson
Rev Aidan Daniel Jones
Sandra Ellen Whitaker
Sheila Mary Adnett
Susan Jean Fossey
Suzanna Jennifer Greaney
Virginia Anne Green

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • PCC St Mary's Purley on Thames
  • St. Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames

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