THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON ZELOTES UPPER CHELSEA
The Parochial Church Council of the Church of St Simon Zelotes has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £25,340 to £439,334 at year-end, driven by a modest rise in total income and reduced expenditure on building projects compared to the prior year. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves, including a designated fund of £353,588 held primarily as short-term deposits, which provides substantial liquidity. Per the trustees' report, the church maintains a policy of supporting other charities with annual sums and aims for 'away giving' to be 10% of income.
What the accounts disclose
“Nursery school income 187,081”
“N Dunhill & Co, a business controlled by Nicholas Dunhill, a PCC Member, charged £10,052 (2023: £17,411) for accountancy services provided to the church for the year.” — page 36
“Nicholas also charged £137 through ParcelSpace Ltd, a company he controls, for assistance maintaining credit card donations and other computer assistance in 2023 (2024: £Nil).”
“N Dunhill & Co, a business controlled by Nicholas Dunhill, a PCC Member, charged £10,052 (2023: £17,411) for accountancy services provided to the church for the year.” — page 36
“Nicholas also charged £137 through ParcelSpace Ltd, a company he controls, for assistance maintaining credit card donations and other computer assistance in 2023 (2024: £Nil).”
Trustees
- Dr Thomas David Miller
- EDWARD ROSE
- Elizabeth Helen Heighway
- Faye Elizabeth Grundy
- Frederick David Quinlan Wilkinson
- George Walker
- Henry Isaac Grainge Biggs
- Katie Victoria Jenner
- Lord Michael Stahel Farmer
- Mark Jonathan Gilmore
- Nicholas Vernon Aidan Dunhill
- Rev Joseph Ammoun
- Rev Michael Neville
- Richard George Miller
- SHAYNE BROWNFIELD POPE
- SUSAN BADMAN
- Sarah Kate Phillips
- Susan Wajih
- Victoria Gallagher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £438k | £413k |
| 31/12/2023 | £442k | £477k |
| 31/12/2022 | £393k | £330k |
| 31/12/2021 | £361k | £264k |
| 31/12/2020 | £330k | £229k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON ZELOTES UPPER CHELSEA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £25,340 to £439,334 at year-end, driven by a modest rise in total income and reduced expenditure on building projects compared to the prior year. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves, including a designated fund of £353,588 held primarily as short-term deposits, which provides substantial liquidity. Per the trustees' report, the church maintains a policy of supporting other charities with annual sums and aims for 'away giving' to be 10% of income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND CHURCH CHARITY ESTATES | 1 | £1.9m |
| MAGNIFY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE AND CHRIST CHURCH, CHELSEA
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON ZELOTES UPPER CHELSEA | £438k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE AND CHRIST CHURCH, CHELSEA | £931k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON AND ST JUDE WITH ALL SOULS | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, RICHMOND WITH ST MATTHIAS AND ST JOHN THE DIVINE | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT THORLEY | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Chelsea known as Chelsea Old Church | £684k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |