THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE LESS, WESTMINSTER
St James the Less promotes the whole mission of the church in the parish and provides regular public worship open to all; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved; evangelistic work; children's and youth work; and social action including working with the homeless.
Latest income
£203k
Latest spending
£211k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement of funds of £11,815, driven by net gains on investments of £12,625, while the operating position excluding these gains was a negative £810. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £101,522, which is below the stated policy target of three months of expenditure. The charity maintains strong net assets of £553,440, comprising restricted funds of £451,918 and unrestricted/designated funds of £101,522.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: giving (49% of income)
“giving including Gift-Aid received falling by £3,784/8.1% to £43,165”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £102k; policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure)
“The level of free (unrestricted and designated fund) reserves at 31 December 2023 stood at £101,522 (2022: £116,903).”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.
“One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Planned giving donations from trustees
“Planned Giving donations amounting to £7,440 were received from trustees during the year. In addition, £3,468 in one-off donations were received from trustees during the year. One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.” — page 39
“Planned Giving donations amounting to £7,440 were received from trustees during the year. In addition, £3,468 in one-off donations were received from trustees during the year. One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.” — page 39
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: One-off donations from trustees
“Planned Giving donations amounting to £7,440 were received from trustees during the year. In addition, £3,468 in one-off donations were received from trustees during the year. One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.” — page 39
“Planned Giving donations amounting to £7,440 were received from trustees during the year. In addition, £3,468 in one-off donations were received from trustees during the year. One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.” — page 39
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to trustee Eunice Komakech for services
“Planned Giving donations amounting to £7,440 were received from trustees during the year. In addition, £3,468 in one-off donations were received from trustees during the year. One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.” — page 39
“Planned Giving donations amounting to £7,440 were received from trustees during the year. In addition, £3,468 in one-off donations were received from trustees during the year. One trustee, Eunice Komakech, was paid £1,140 for opening and closing the Church Centre during the year for hires.” — page 39
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- LIS GODDARDchair
- ANTHONY METCALFE-GIBSON
- Benjamin George Ealovega
- Denise Barnett
- Estelle King
- Eunice Komakech
- Fung Ming Lau
- Helen Clare Mealins
- Mohinee Dorothea Gopaul
- Paul Anthony Hamley
- The Revd. Canon Dr Andrew Goddard
- Veronica Maria Garbutt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £203k | £211k |
| 31/12/2023 | £146k | £147k |
| 31/12/2022 | £153k | £143k |
| 31/12/2021 | £131k | £116k |
| 31/12/2020 | £131k | £138k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES THE LESS, WESTMINSTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement of funds of £11,815, driven by net gains on investments of £12,625, while the operating position excluding these gains was a negative £810. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £101,522, which is below the stated policy target of three months of expenditure. The charity maintains strong net assets of £553,440, comprising restricted funds of £451,918 and unrestricted/designated funds of £101,522. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles & St George | 13/10/2023 | £3k | Grant to St James the Less Church |
| City Bridge Foundation | 12/01/2012 | £60k | Grant to St James the Less, Pimlico |
| City Bridge Foundation | 05/11/2009 | £1k | Grant to St James the Less, Pimlico |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/09/2001 | £78k | "St James the Less, Longton" |
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| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £444k |
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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 JAMES THE LESS, WESTMINSTER | £203k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, WESTMINSTER | £4.5m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PARAOCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.JAMES' WEST END IN THE DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, CHORLEY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES' CHURCH POOLE | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN WITH SAINT JAMES, WEST EALING | £376k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |