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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, BAYSWATER

Registered charity 1159099 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PCC, ST MATTHEW'S, BAYSWATER

Regular public worship open to all - provision of space for personal prayer and contemplation - pastoral work - teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups - promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups.

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Latest income
£295k
Latest spending
£420k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £8,352, providing approximately two months of coverage for total expendable funds. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £139,608, driven by significant restricted fund expenditures and investment losses. Despite this, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £262,887 (2024: £380,965) of which £92,287 (2024: £270,103) was from voluntary donations, standing orders and appeals and £67,812 (2024: £11,054) from Gift Aid on those donations.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: approximately 2 months of coverage for our expenditure (held: £8k)
“As we are unable to spend the capital element of the endowment funds, our total expendable funds give us approximately 2 months of coverage for our expenditure.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: One trustee is connected to a person employed by the charity. The trustee is not involved in any decisions regarding their spouse’s employment or remuneration.
“One trustee is connected to a person employed by the charity. The trustee is not involved in any decisions regarding their spouse’s employment or remuneration.”
“Recorded donations from related parties (PCC members) included £24,074 (2024: £16,340) to Unrestricted Funds and £Nil (2024: £Nil) to Restricted Funds.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recorded donations from related parties (PCC members) included £24,074 to Unrestricted Funds.
“One trustee is connected to a person employed by the charity. The trustee is not involved in any decisions regarding their spouse’s employment or remuneration.”
“Recorded donations from related parties (PCC members) included £24,074 (2024: £16,340) to Unrestricted Funds and £Nil (2024: £Nil) to Restricted Funds.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Total income
£520k
Total spending
£474k
Reserves (reported)
£34k
Employees
2

Reported reserves equal ~0.9 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: City Of Westminster · Kensington And Chelsea

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£295k£420k
31/12/2024£520k£474k
31/12/2023£235k£211k
31/12/2022£161k£142k
31/12/2021£140k£132k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, BAYSWATER financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £8,352, providing approximately two months of coverage for total expendable funds. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £139,608, driven by significant restricted fund expenditures and investment losses. Despite this, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.