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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALEN, OXFORD

Registered charity 1145027 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY MAGDALEN PCC OXFORD

Regular public worship and provision of sacred space in central Oxford.Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved.Teaching of Christianity, promotion of Christianity:events and meetings,and literature.Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities.Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income
£187k
Latest spending
£164k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that net assets decreased by £24,067 during the year, primarily due to expenditure on the 950th Anniversary and Churchyard Project. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £183,670, which the trustees monitor quarterly to ensure sufficient liquid funds cover routine running costs and diocesan payments. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies
“Donations and legacies 3 97,271 11,519 31,784 - 140,574” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient liquid funds to cover the Parish Share paid to the Diocese, along with charitable donations and all routine annual running costs as they fall due (held: £184k)
“In past years the PCC has had no formal policy concerning reserves. It has, however, operated within a code of practice by which it is understood that there should always be sufficient liquid funds to cover the Parish Share paid to the Diocese, along with charitable donations and all routine annual running costs as they fall due.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from St Mary Magdalen Restoration and Development Trust
“The PCC received donations from the St Mary Magdalen Restoration and Development Trust, a related charity with Trustees in common. Income received during the year was £24,300 (2023: £10,000). £14,300 of this was restricted to be used on the 950 anniversary project and the remainder was spent on charitable activities.” — page 26
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — St Mary Magdalen PCC (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£187k£164k
31/12/2024£177k£201k
31/12/2023£188k£178k
31/12/2022£142k£149k
31/12/2021£126k£151k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALEN, OXFORD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net assets decreased by £24,067 during the year, primarily due to expenditure on the 950th Anniversary and Churchyard Project. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £183,670, which the trustees monitor quarterly to ensure sufficient liquid funds cover routine running costs and diocesan payments. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.