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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, TWICKENHAM

Registered charity 1133089 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY'S TWICKENHAM PCC

Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, social and ecunenical.

Objects

Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.

Area of benefit: UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Religious Activities · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Richmond upon Thames, London, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£549k
Latest spending
£257k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £291,799 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by a one-off receipt of £239,180 from the sale of Dial House. Unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £618,342, well above the trustees' policy target of £140,000 (40% of recurring expenditure). The charity maintains strong liquidity with £661,460 in cash and no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: the equivalent of 40% of recurring expenditure in reserve (reserves figure: £618k)
“The PCC continues to hold the equivalent of 40% of recurring expenditure in reserve to underpin the work of the church. At 31 December 2025, this would amount to £140,000.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Clergy expenses reimbursed to the Incumbent
“Clergy expenses reimbursed to the Incumbent totalled £1,137 (2024 - £1,253).” — page 17
“Certain members of the PCC have been reimbursed for expenses incurred personally for and on behalf of the Church. In total these expenses amounted to £1,596 in respect of four Trustees (2024 - £767).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: PCC members reimbursed for expenses
“Clergy expenses reimbursed to the Incumbent totalled £1,137 (2024 - £1,253).” — page 17
“Certain members of the PCC have been reimbursed for expenses incurred personally for and on behalf of the Church. In total these expenses amounted to £1,596 in respect of four Trustees (2024 - £767).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Wages paid to Director of Music (PCC member)
“Clergy expenses reimbursed to the Incumbent totalled £1,137 (2024 - £1,253).” — page 17
“Certain members of the PCC have been reimbursed for expenses incurred personally for and on behalf of the Church. In total these expenses amounted to £1,596 in respect of four Trustees (2024 - £767).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: PCC member donations
“Clergy expenses reimbursed to the Incumbent totalled £1,137 (2024 - £1,253).” — page 17
“Certain members of the PCC have been reimbursed for expenses incurred personally for and on behalf of the Church. In total these expenses amounted to £1,596 in respect of four Trustees (2024 - £767).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)

Answers and figures the charity gave in Part A of its annual return to the Charity Commission. They are self-declared: not verified by the Commission or by this site. Only positive answers and figures are listed; items not listed are simply not shown.

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025

  • Volunteers: 100
  • Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024

  • Volunteers: 100
  • Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023

  • Volunteers: 100
  • Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity

Source: this charity’s annual returns on the Charity Commission register.

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

Total income
£549k
Total spending
£257k
Cost of raising funds
£2k
Reserves (reported)
£618k
Employees
3

Reported reserves equal ~28.8 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.5% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Richmond Upon Thames

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£549k£257k
31/12/2024£340k£314k
31/12/2023£258k£206k
31/12/2022£272k£199k
31/12/2021£219k£166k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, TWICKENHAM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £291,799 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by a one-off receipt of £239,180 from the sale of Dial House. Unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £618,342, well above the trustees' policy target of £140,000 (40% of recurring expenditure). The charity maintains strong liquidity with £661,460 in cash and no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
THE S M B TRUST1£2k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, TWICKENHAM£549k——above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN THAME FY2025£338k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DAVYHULME FY2025£234k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, COTTINGHAM (DIOCESE OF YORK) FY2025£180k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WICKHAM MARKET FY2025£92k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, DATCHET FY2025£77k—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.