THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ANNUNCIATION BRYANSTON STREET, ST MARYLEBONE
The Annunciation Marble Arch is a Church of England parish church in Central London. It has an active congregation, regular acts of worship and a church school. The church building is listed Grade 2* and is open most days for people to visit and use for private prayer. The church hosts regular community events, such as concerts and exhibitions, as well as events for the deaf community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £90,418, which is below the stated policy target of three months of unrestricted payments, although the cash balance exceeded this target due to strategy for the building project. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds to £90,225, driven by high expenditure on the 'Sharing Our Future' project and legal fees. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the PCC’s policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments.” — page 10
“Gavin Monk received remuneration of £29,424 (2024: £14,823) during the year. Gavin Monk is an employee, as well as a trustee. He was paid the above for his Premises Manager and Verger position in line with the Charity Commission and the PCC Measures compliance ensuring there is no conflict of interest.” — page 23
“Gavin Monk received remuneration of £29,424 (2024: £14,823) during the year. Gavin Monk is an employee, as well as a trustee. He was paid the above for his Premises Manager and Verger position in line with the Charity Commission and the PCC Measures compliance ensuring there is no conflict of interest.” — page 23
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Trustees
- Revd Dr Lincoln Harveychair
- David De Kervern
- GAVIN MONK
- Lee Wu
- Maria Kastani
- Michael Mohammed
- Nipha Tinto
- Olufunke Ajenifuja
- Rachel Slingsby
- SIMON THOMAS THWAITES
- STEVE PHILLIPS
- Stelios Solomou
- Therese Bak
- VLADKA ORIANA THWAITES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £262k | £359k |
| 31/12/2024 | £314k | £379k |
| 31/12/2023 | £260k | £202k |
| 31/12/2022 | £176k | £175k |
| 31/12/2021 | £200k | £85k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ANNUNCIATION BRYANSTON STREET, ST MARYLEBONE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £90,418, which is below the stated policy target of three months of unrestricted payments, although the cash balance exceeded this target due to strategy for the building project. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds to £90,225, driven by high expenditure on the 'Sharing Our Future' project and legal fees. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/09/2025 | £447k | "Sharing our Future" |
| St Giles & St George | 28/02/2025 | £2k | Grant to The Church of the Annunciation Bryanston Street |
| St Giles & St George | 24/01/2024 | £2k | Grant to The Church of the Annunciation Bryanston Street |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/11/2023 | £90k | "Sharing our Future" |
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £28k | CRF21 PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Annunciation Bryanston Street, St Marylebone |
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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 THE ANNUNCIATION BRYANSTON STREET, ST MARYLEBONE | £262k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE HIGHGATE | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE WITH ST THOMAS AND ST PETER, SOHO | £399k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BANBURY ST MARY | £122k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY BRYANSTON SQUARE WITH ST MARK ST MARYLEBONE | £1.4m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL'S, ST. MARYLEBONE | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |