THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN-AT-HAMPSTEAD

Registered charity 1129264 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HAMPSTEAD PARISH CHURCH, HAMPSTEAD PCC

Regular public worship. Teaching of Christianity. Sunday schools. Provision of religious assemblies at and for schools. Pastoral work including visiting sick and bereaved. Provision of space for personal prayer and contemplation, and for public performance of literary, musical and dramatic works of a predominantly Christian character. Supporting other UK and overseas charities.

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Latest income
£477k
Latest spending
£755k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £265,305 for the year, primarily driven by substantial building repair costs of £280,845. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £21,797, which is within the stated policy range of £10,000 to £15,000 following a reduction in the target due to the deficit. The charity notes that while income stabilized, it remains reliant on congregational giving and has reduced its reserves policy to manage cash flow amidst expected future deficits.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Creditors due to Friends of the Drama
“Other Creditors include related party balances due to the Friends of the Drama £13,067” — page 36
“The Trustees made a grant of £3,965 to the PCC for time spent by staff in arranging services and sales of plots”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from Hampstead Additional Burial Ground
“Other Creditors include related party balances due to the Friends of the Drama £13,067” — page 36
“The Trustees made a grant of £3,965 to the PCC for time spent by staff in arranging services and sales of plots”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2020)

Total income
£513k
Total spending
£471k
Cost of raising funds
£19k
Reserves (reported)
£19k
Employees
6

Reported reserves equal ~0.5 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 3.8% of total income — above the median for charities its size (2.9%) (benchmarks).

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

Operates in: Camden

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£477k£755k
31/12/2023£405k£467k
31/12/2022£387k£380k
31/12/2021£387k£387k
31/12/2020£513k£471k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN-AT-HAMPSTEAD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £265,305 for the year, primarily driven by substantial building repair costs of £280,845. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £21,797, which is within the stated policy range of £10,000 to £15,000 following a reduction in the target due to the deficit. The charity notes that while income stabilized, it remains reliant on congregational giving and has reduced its reserves policy to manage cash flow amidst expected future deficits. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN-AT-HAMPSTEAD£477k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON FY2025£180k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON FY2025£201k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KENILWORTH FY2024£291k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRENSHAM FY2025£110k——unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST EDMUND, DARTFORD. FY2024£144k—0above—no doubt

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