THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILIP, MARGATE

Registered charity 1128707 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST PHILIP'S PCC, MARGATE

Public worship open to all; Provision of sacred space for prayer; Visiting the sick and bereaved; Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; Promotion of Christianity by meetings, and distribution of literature; Promoting the mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers; Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income
£82k
Latest spending
£101k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a cumulative deficit of £196k at the end of the financial year, driven by an inability to meet the full requested Parish Share to the Diocese. While unrestricted funds were held in deposit accounts to secure building upkeep, the trustees note that the deficit will continue to grow as they remain unable to meet the increased share request for the following year.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Planned Giving (54% of income)
Planned Giving 44662
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £20,000 (held: £178k)
It is the PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds, if possible, of £20,000 to cover any emergency repairs. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£82k£101k
31/12/2024£199k£82k
31/12/2023£75k£69k
31/12/2022£73k£64k
31/12/2021£75k£64k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILIP, MARGATE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a cumulative deficit of £196k at the end of the financial year, driven by an inability to meet the full requested Parish Share to the Diocese. While unrestricted funds were held in deposit accounts to secure building upkeep, the trustees note that the deficit will continue to grow as they remain unable to meet the increased share request for the following year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.