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.
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.
Grants
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £125,187
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- 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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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 | £133,656 | £125,187 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2024 | £129,339 | £120,375 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £130,060 | £115,232 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £97,712 | £113,452 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £109,714 | £106,962 | 0 / 100 |
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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 2025?
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Purley On Thames, Diocese Of Oxford reported total income of £134k and reported expenditure of £125k 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, 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 17 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.
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Also Known As
- PCC St Mary's Purley on Thames
- St. Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames
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