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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford

Also known as: St Mary's Watford PCC

A place of regular worship in the heart of Watford

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Activities & Mission

A place of regular worship in the heart of Watford

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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£481,940
Latest Expenditure
£330,312

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% 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 £390,190
Charitable Activities £92,280
Other Trading £48,598
Investments £26,280
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £290,456
Raising Funds £4,307
Governance £12,008
Grants to Institutions £6,941
Other Expenditure £2,958

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£481,940
£330,3120 / 20
2024
£557,348
£297,721£290,456£951,923£933,3537 / 50
2023
£332,614
£360,6980 / 50
2022
£319,663
£308,8220 / 50
2021
£276,500
£319,5560 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford do?

A place of regular worship in the heart of Watford

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford report in 2025?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford reported total income of £482k and reported expenditure of £330k for the financial year ending 2025, 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's Watford?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford has a program ratio of 52.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% 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's Watford registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2009 as charity number 1132880. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford is governed by a board of 12 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's Watford operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Watford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132880.

Details

Address
ST. MARYS CHURCH
CHURCH STREET
WATFORD
WD18 0EG
Registration Date
21 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005130
Charity Number
1132880

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Trustees

Anthony Robert Wilson
Bryan Gaha
CATHERINE ANN HONEYMAN
Eileen Roby
Elizabeth Freeman
Gillian Margaret Watson
Irene Hillary Elliot
Margaret Jane Greenstreet
Martin David John Whittick
PETER JOHN DEAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Richard Mark Banham
Also governs 1 other charity
ROGER GRAHAM COURTNEY

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • St Mary's Watford PCC

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