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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY ABBOTS, KENSINGTON

Registered charity 1132235 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY ABBOTS PCC, ST MARY ABBOTS WITH CHRIST CHURCH AND ST PHILIP'S PCC, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY ABBOTS WITH CHRIST CHURCH AND ST PHILIP, KENSINGTON

Latest income
£694k
Latest spending
£867k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £79,438 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a decline in total income and increased costs due to inflationary pressures on wages and utilities. Despite this annual deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £774,272 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £407,000 (equivalent to six months' running costs).

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months' running costs (held: £774k)
“The PCC’s policy is to have reserves equivalent to 6 months’ running costs. 6 months of running costs equals £407k.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from PCC members and families
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, aggregate unconditional donations of £15,132 were received from 16 PCC members and their families (2024 - £11,120 was received from 13 PCC members and their families). The St Mary Abbots School Trust is a related charity by virtue of the Vicar and Churchwardens of the church being trustees of that organisation. During the year ended 31 December 2025, the church paid rent of £3,413 (2024 - £7,313) to the Trust for flats occupied by the Virger.” — page 32
“The St Mary Abbots School Trust is a related charity by virtue of the Vicar and Churchwardens of the church being trustees of that organisation. During the year ended 31 December 2025, the church paid rent of £3,413 (2024 - £7,313) to the Trust for flats occupied by the Virger.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent paid to St Mary Abbots School Trust
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, aggregate unconditional donations of £15,132 were received from 16 PCC members and their families (2024 - £11,120 was received from 13 PCC members and their families). The St Mary Abbots School Trust is a related charity by virtue of the Vicar and Churchwardens of the church being trustees of that organisation. During the year ended 31 December 2025, the church paid rent of £3,413 (2024 - £7,313) to the Trust for flats occupied by the Virger.” — page 32
“The St Mary Abbots School Trust is a related charity by virtue of the Vicar and Churchwardens of the church being trustees of that organisation. During the year ended 31 December 2025, the church paid rent of £3,413 (2024 - £7,313) to the Trust for flats occupied by the Virger.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£694k
Total spending
£867k
Cost of raising funds
£24k
Reserves (reported)
£774k
Employees
5

Reported reserves equal ~10.7 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Kensington And Chelsea

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£694k£867k
31/12/2024£954k£815k
31/12/2023£681k£839k
31/12/2022£645k£660k
31/12/2021£518k£504k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY ABBOTS, KENSINGTON financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £79,438 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a decline in total income and increased costs due to inflationary pressures on wages and utilities. Despite this annual deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £774,272 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £407,000 (equivalent to six months' running costs). Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co.

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