THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND HOLY TRINITY, BOW (WITH BROMLEY SAINT LEONARD)
Our primary objective is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. We work to promote the whole mission of the Church: pastoral; evangelistic; social and ecumenical. Our historic church building, which has been a landmark in Bow for 700 years, is a sign of the central place of Christian faith in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £39,706, which is above the charity's stated policy target of approximately three months' running costs (£37,000). However, the charity reported a net movement in funds of (£29,426) for the year, indicating that total expenditure exceeded total income.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of our church to have approximately three months’ running costs in reserve. In 2025, applying this policy would mean retaining £37,000 in reserves at year-end.” — page 10
“Total donations by 18 PCC Members in the year ended December 2025 were £37,836 excluding gift aid (2024 - £33,555)” — page 17
Trustees
- Aimee Deeken Renee
- Alec James
- Brian George Jowers
- Kate Moore
- Lawrence Olsworth-Peter
- Rev Andrew Clasper
- Rev Andrew Rider
- Rozalie James
- Ruth Davidson
- Siobhan Hughes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £131k | £149k |
| 31/12/2024 | £138k | £182k |
| 31/12/2023 | £170k | £191k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £195k |
| 31/12/2021 | £147k | £181k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND HOLY TRINITY, BOW (WITH BROMLEY SAINT LEONARD) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £39,706, which is above the charity's stated policy target of approximately three months' running costs (£37,000). However, the charity reported a net movement in funds of (£29,426) for the year, indicating that total expenditure exceeded total income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £8k | CRF21 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND HOLY TRINITY, BOW |
| City Bridge Foundation | 16/05/2019 | £20k | Grant to St Mary and Holy Trinity Bow (Bow Church) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/09/2017 | £250k | "St Mary's, Bow: solving water penetration problems and improving accessibility" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/09/2015 | £251k | "Making St Mary's, Bow watertight & structurally sound, and providing a new heritage welcome area" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/12/2013 | £9k | "Honouring men of Mile End and Bow through community remembrance, historical research and restoring memorials" |