THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS, LONDON

Registered charity 1133936 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS PCC

Responsible for the management of the church and all its related activities.Mission Statement: St Martin-in-the-Fields exists to honour God by being an open and inclusive church, that enables people to question and discover for themselves the significance of Jesus Christ.

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Latest income
£8.4m
Latest spending
£7.9m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the group achieved a net surplus of £540k in 2024, reversing a previous deficit, with total net assets rising to £1.3m. However, the trustees note that free reserves amounted to £nil when including the trading subsidiary's operating loss, and the PCC is resolved to review its reserves policy to achieve a stronger long-term position. The financial review highlights that while progress has been made, the group must continue to navigate a tight trading environment and national insurance increases to restore full financial stability.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £100k)
“At the end of 2024, the PCC’s (and Group’s) unrestricted funds stood at a surplus of £0.1m (2023: deficit of £0.3m). Free reserves, when including SMITFL 2024 operating loss, amounted to £nil (2023: £nil).” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields paid rental charges to SMITFL.
“The Connection occupies part of the buildings at St Martin-in-the-Fields and paid a rental charge of £160,000 (2023: £133,750) of rental and related charges to St Martin-in-the Fields Limited.” — page 48
“Income received by the Trust which was subsequently gifted onto the PCC was £913,968 (2023: £783,418)”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust gifted income to the PCC.
“The Connection occupies part of the buildings at St Martin-in-the-Fields and paid a rental charge of £160,000 (2023: £133,750) of rental and related charges to St Martin-in-the Fields Limited.” — page 48
“Income received by the Trust which was subsequently gifted onto the PCC was £913,968 (2023: £783,418)”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust received grants from SMITFL.
“The Connection occupies part of the buildings at St Martin-in-the-Fields and paid a rental charge of £160,000 (2023: £133,750) of rental and related charges to St Martin-in-the Fields Limited.” — page 48
“Income received by the Trust which was subsequently gifted onto the PCC was £913,968 (2023: £783,418)”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: SMITFL charged management fees to the Trust.
“The Connection occupies part of the buildings at St Martin-in-the-Fields and paid a rental charge of £160,000 (2023: £133,750) of rental and related charges to St Martin-in-the Fields Limited.” — page 48
“Income received by the Trust which was subsequently gifted onto the PCC was £913,968 (2023: £783,418)”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Bishop Ho Ming Wah Association and Community Centre paid rental to SMITFL.
“The Connection occupies part of the buildings at St Martin-in-the-Fields and paid a rental charge of £160,000 (2023: £133,750) of rental and related charges to St Martin-in-the Fields Limited.” — page 48
“Income received by the Trust which was subsequently gifted onto the PCC was £913,968 (2023: £783,418)”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by HaysMac LLP. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£8.4m
Total spending
£7.9m
Cost of raising funds
£5.5m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
121

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Other trading activities (68% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 66.2% of total income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 5.2%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: City Of Westminster

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£8.4m£7.9m
31/12/2023£7.3m£7.4m
31/12/2022£5.6m£6.1m
31/12/2021£3.8m£4.0m
31/12/2020£3.9m£4.6m

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS, LONDON financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the group achieved a net surplus of £540k in 2024, reversing a previous deficit, with total net assets rising to £1.3m. However, the trustees note that free reserves amounted to £nil when including the trading subsidiary's operating loss, and the PCC is resolved to review its reserves policy to achieve a stronger long-term position. The financial review highlights that while progress has been made, the group must continue to navigate a tight trading environment and national insurance increases to restore full financial stability. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.

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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 MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS, LONDON£8.4m——below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARTIN, WEST ACTON FY2024£107k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT GILES IN THE FIELDS LONDON FY2025£682k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCH, RAINHAM, KENT FY2024£164k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARTIN, LISKEARD FY2025£887k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT FY2025£102k—0above—no doubt

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