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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden

Also known as: The Parochial Church Council of the Eccesiastical Parish of St Paul, Covent Garden, St Paul's Covent Garden PCC, The Actors' Church

The aim of the charity is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practice of the Church of England. The charity promotes the mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social & ecumenical.

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Activities & Mission

The aim of the charity is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practice of the Church of England. The charity promotes the mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social & ecumenical.

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
£930,679
Latest Expenditure
£793,646

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% 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 £338,385
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £247,721
Investments £344,573
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £709,569
Raising Funds £84,077
Governance £5,318
Grants to Institutions £5,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£930,679
£793,646£709,569£1,634,983£1,618,4246 / 32
2023
£882,716
£839,836£729,196£1,480,344£1,469,7265 / 32
2022
£757,336
£619,777£520,156£1,437,464£1,433,4625 / 30
2021
£687,486
£828,103£758,987£1,299,905£1,295,0293 / 32
2020
£417,864
£389,7220 / 31

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden do?

The aim of the charity is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practice of the Church of England. The charity promotes the mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social & ecumenical.

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden reported total income of £931k and reported expenditure of £794k 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 Paul, Covent Garden?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden has a program ratio of 76.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% 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 Paul, Covent Garden registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 2010 as charity number 1135636. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is REVEREND SIMON GRIGG. 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 Paul, Covent Garden operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Paul, Covent Garden is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135636.

Details

Address
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH COVENT GARDEN
BEDFORD STREET
COVENT GARDEN
LONDON
WC2E 9ED
Registration Date
22 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005369
Charity Number
1135636

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Trustees

REVEREND SIMON GRIGG Chair
Alexander Campbell
Also governs 1 other charity
Alison Jane Cattermoule
Anthony Irving Hogg
Carol Judith Bavin
Elizabeth Vederika Shaw
Jennifer Alice Hoare
Josephine Buchan
Maximilian David Della Pura Onorati Lacey
MRS M WIDDAS
Robert David Zampetti
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Parochial Church Council of the Eccesiastical Parish of St Paul, Covent Garden
  • St Paul's Covent Garden PCC
  • The Actors' Church

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