Charity Accounts Intelreading the accounts so you don’t have to

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE HANOVER SQUARE

Registered charity 1134811 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST GEORGE'S HANOVER SQUARE PCC

Get email alerts for this charity

Latest income
£1.0m
Latest spending
£1.0m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £66,883 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a gain on investment revaluation. The trustees confirm that adequate resources are available to meet financial obligations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The level of unrestricted free funds at the year end, shown in Note 16 below, amounted to assets of £276,809 (2023: £416,481) (including investments).” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: The rector, Roderick Leece was paid £2,651 in respect of parochial fees. Pamela Atekpe (£1,049), Simon Roberts (£295) and Charles Stephens (£nil) were paid for providing verger cover.
“During the year the rector, Roderick Leece was paid £2,651 (2023: £2,736) in respect of parochial fees due in accordance with the policies of the Church of England. During the year Pamela Atekpe (£1,049 (2023: £264)), Simon Roberts (£295 (2023: £505)) and Charles Stephens (£nil (2023: £603)) were paid for providing verger cover.” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Hyde Park Place Estate Charity is a grant making charity. The Rector, the Revd R N S Leece, and the Churchwardens, Mr M A Hewitt, and Mr G E Barnes are Trustees of this charity. The Church receives grant funding and loans from this charity.
“The Hyde Park Place Estate Charity is a grant making charity. The Rector, the Revd R N S Leece, and the Churchwardens, Mr M A Hewitt, and Mr G E Barnes are Trustees of this charity. The Church receives grant funding and loans from this charity.” — page 11
“The St George’s Hanover Square Foundation, is a charity whose objective is the repair, restoration and enhancement of St George’s Church Hanover Square. The Rector, the Revd. R N S Leece, and the Churchwardens, Mr M A Hewitt, and Mr G E Barnes are Trustees of this charity. The Church receives grant funding and loans from this charity.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The St George’s Hanover Square Foundation, is a charity whose objective is the repair, restoration and enhancement of St George’s Church Hanover Square. The Rector, the Revd. R N S Leece, and the Churchwardens, Mr M A Hewitt, and Mr G E Barnes are Trustees of this charity. The Church receives grant funding and loans from this charity.
“The Hyde Park Place Estate Charity is a grant making charity. The Rector, the Revd R N S Leece, and the Churchwardens, Mr M A Hewitt, and Mr G E Barnes are Trustees of this charity. The Church receives grant funding and loans from this charity.” — page 11
“The St George’s Hanover Square Foundation, is a charity whose objective is the repair, restoration and enhancement of St George’s Church Hanover Square. The Rector, the Revd. R N S Leece, and the Churchwardens, Mr M A Hewitt, and Mr G E Barnes are Trustees of this charity. The Church receives grant funding and loans from this charity.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: SGHS Enterprises Limited
“SGHS Enterprises Limited, is a company registered in England and Wales (number 10023760) and is the trading arm of the PCC.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Rothmans Audit LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — St George's Hanover Square (matched by registered charity number).

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

Total income
£1.0m
Total spending
£1.0m
Cost of raising funds
£227k
Reserves (reported)
£277k
Employees
5

Reported reserves equal ~3.3 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: City Of Westminster

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£1.0m£1.0m
31/12/2023£1.6m£1.1m
31/12/2022£828k£1.2m
31/12/2021£628k£711k
31/12/2020£721k£677k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE HANOVER SQUARE financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £66,883 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a gain on investment revaluation. The trustees confirm that adequate resources are available to meet financial obligations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Rothmans Audit LLP.