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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes

Also known as: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. John's the Baptist, Southover, St John's Pcc, Southover, Lewes, Trinity Church Lewes

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Activities & Mission

Religious Activities

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

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,155,143
Latest Expenditure
£555,677

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £751,377
Charitable Activities £95,389
Other Trading £35,311
Investments £18,493
Other Income £254,573

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £543,869
Raising Funds £11,808
Governance £956
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — Southover Church Trust (organisation 291974)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,155,143
£555,677£543,869£1,673,079£1,628,27913 / 80
2023
£448,497
£475,4020 / 180
2022
£572,066
£449,687£443,406£1,093,280£1,047,0697 / 270
2021
£684,149
£452,238£440,249£979,001£941,0647 / 270
2020
£446,679
£469,6930 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes

What does The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes do?

Religious Activities

How much income did The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes report in 2024?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £556k 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 Trinity In Lewes?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes has a program ratio of 47.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 2009 as charity number 1131526. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes is governed by a board of 16 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 Trinity In Lewes operate?

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes a registered charity?

Yes — The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Trinity In Lewes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131526.

Details

Address
THE TRINITY CENTRE
ST JOHN SUB CASTRO CHURCH
ABINGER PLACE
LEWES
EAST SUSSEX
BN7 2QA
Registration Date
7 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003720
Charity Number
1131526

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Trustees

Amelia Murphy
Anita Carolyn Colpus
Also governs 1 other charity
Annette Rose Melville
Christine Marjorie Angell
Elizabeth Caroline Kaye
Gareth Jones
Helen Frances Parkyns
Henry Foster
JANETTE ANN WATKINS
Also governs 1 other charity
John Warburton Jardine
Jonathan Lamb
Martin Pett
Rev Jeremy John Bamber
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Paul Boulter
SANDRA DENTON
Timothy William Telford

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. John's the Baptist, Southover
  • St John's Pcc, Southover, Lewes
  • Trinity Church Lewes

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