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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

Latest income
£194k
Latest spending
£173k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,192 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by increased rental income from the Church Hall which offset rising energy costs and expenditure. Unrestricted reserves stood at £63,523, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £5,000, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £5,000 (held: £64k)
“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 FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund (£65,000 in 2024; £55,000 in 2023), which in turn provides support for the provision of stipendiary and other clergy in the Diocese, including at St Mary’s.
“The PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund (£65,000 in 2024; £55,000 in 2023), which in turn provides support for the provision of stipendiary and other clergy in the Diocese, including at St Mary’s.”
“in 2024 the PCC made provision for a donation of £1,000 towards parents’ liability for the school’s building repair subscription (2023: £1,069).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The PCC made provision for a donation of £1,000 towards parents’ liability for the school’s building repair subscription (2023: £1,069).
“The PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund (£65,000 in 2024; £55,000 in 2023), which in turn provides support for the provision of stipendiary and other clergy in the Diocese, including at St Mary’s.”
“in 2024 the PCC made provision for a donation of £1,000 towards parents’ liability for the school’s building repair subscription (2023: £1,069).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church is affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance, and in 2024 paid a subscription of £120 (2023: £120).
“The PCC contributes to the Parish Support Fund (£65,000 in 2024; £55,000 in 2023), which in turn provides support for the provision of stipendiary and other clergy in the Diocese, including at St Mary’s.”
“in 2024 the PCC made provision for a donation of £1,000 towards parents’ liability for the school’s building repair subscription (2023: £1,069).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Southwark

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,192 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by increased rental income from the Church Hall which offset rising energy costs and expenditure. Unrestricted reserves stood at £63,523, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £5,000, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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