THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, PADDINGTON
Regular public worship open to all. Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick & bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons & small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents & toddlers and other special need groups.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £9,761 from unrestricted funds, bringing the total unrestricted reserves to £91,962. The trustees note that the fluctuation in donations has led to a policy of retaining sufficient funds to continue operations, with no specific numerical reserves target stated. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Given the fluctuation in donations received, the Parochial Church Council's policy is to retain sufficient funds to continue its operations.” — page 13
Trustees
- Indranee Dayaseelan
- MRS LESLEY CHAKRAVORTY
- NICHOLAS PAUL KAYE
- NICKY CHAKRAVORTY
- Paul Richard Taylor
- Rev Kirstine Dickson Henderson
- Tavia Katriona Allan
- VIRGINIA ASHTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £36k | £34k |
| 31/12/2024 | £33k | £33k |
| 31/12/2023 | £25k | £20k |
| 31/12/2022 | £355k | £346k |
| 31/12/2021 | £315k | £655k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, PADDINGTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £9,761 from unrestricted funds, bringing the total unrestricted reserves to £91,962. The trustees note that the fluctuation in donations has led to a policy of retaining sufficient funds to continue operations, with no specific numerical reserves target stated. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 21/01/2021 | £6k | St Mary Magdalene's Church, Paddington |
| UK government | 21/01/2021 | £18k | St Mary Magdalene's Church, Paddington |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/11/2016 | £100k | Grant to St Mary Magdalene Parochial Parish Council |