THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, PECKHAM

Registered charity 1131457 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY'S CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE, PECKHAM

The Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church (to know Christ and make Him known), pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical activities.

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Latest income

£194k

Latest spending

£173k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,655 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £194,445 against total resources expended of £172,735. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources and sufficient sources of funds available for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties casting doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £5,000 (held: £93k)

“It is PCC policy to maintain a minimum balance in the General Fund of £5,000 to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund which supports clergy in the Diocese, including the incumbent.

“As with other parishes in the Diocese, the PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund (£70,000 in 2025; £65,000 in 2024), which in turn provides support for the provision of stipendiary and other clergy in the Diocese, including at St Mary’s.” — page 19

“The Church is affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance, and in 2025 paid a subscription of £120 (2024: £120).” — page 19

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The church paid a subscription to the Evangelical Alliance.

“As with other parishes in the Diocese, the PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund (£70,000 in 2025; £65,000 in 2024), which in turn provides support for the provision of stipendiary and other clergy in the Diocese, including at St Mary’s.” — page 19

“The Church is affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance, and in 2025 paid a subscription of £120 (2024: £120).” — page 19

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The PCC made a donation to St Mary Magdalene School before its closure.

“As with other parishes in the Diocese, the PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund (£70,000 in 2025; £65,000 in 2024), which in turn provides support for the provision of stipendiary and other clergy in the Diocese, including at St Mary’s.” — page 19

“The Church is affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance, and in 2025 paid a subscription of £120 (2024: £120).” — page 19

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

Akpevwe Miracle Idogho
Barrie Nigel Thurlow
DENNIS AKPOMUDIARE OHWARIOVBE
EMEKA KINGSLEY ANUDU
Emma Musinguzi
Gerald Oppong
Jacob Omolaso
KEHINDE OYEBANJO ACCA
MICHAEL ROBERT HARTLEY · trustee of 1 other charity
Regaugetswe Osei-Bonsu
Rev Dean Anthony Pusey
Rosemund Adikiyeofori Pretoru
Ruth Kagoro
Sonia Clare Phippard · trustee of 1 other charity

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

Operates in: Southwark

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£194k	£173k
31/12/2024	£171k	£159k
31/12/2023	£135k	£146k
31/12/2022	£150k	£134k
31/12/2021	£121k	£117k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, PECKHAM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,655 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £194,445 against total resources expended of £172,735. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources and sufficient sources of funds available for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties casting doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
RICHMOND CHURCH CHARITY ESTATES	1	£1.9m

Charities like this

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, PECKHAM	£194k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, RICHMOND WITH ST MATTHIAS AND ST JOHN THE DIVINE FY2023	£1.6m	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. EDMUND,ALLESTREE FY2025	£144k	—	unclear	—	noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MAGNUS THE MARTYR WITH ST MARGARET NEW FISH STREET AND ST MICHAEL CROOKED LANE, LONDON FY2025	£441k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY CROSS, BEARSTED FY2025	£200k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ST MARY MAGDALENE, EASTHAMPSTEAD FY2024	£189k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

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