THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS

Registered charity 1169098 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PCC OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS

We are a Christian community seeking to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in the diverse context of our parish and its surrounding areas. We are committed to worship and at the heart of our life here is our meeting with Jesus in Word and Sacrament. We aim to provide opportunities for growth and fellowship for people of all ages, and strive to reach out in love to the parish we serve.

Objects

PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Registered contact address: Hillingdon, London, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£127k
Latest spending
£96k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's overall financial position and resources continue to be very marginal and potentially vulnerable. However, the General Fund surplus increased by £10,298 to £34,435, and free reserves stood at £59,870, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £25,000. The charity remains dependent on church hall lettings for over half of its unrestricted income and is actively fundraising for major building repairs.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Church Hall lettings (53% of income)
“For 2025 this represents just over 53% of the total General / unrestricted income of £100,441.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months’ normal unrestricted expenditure, around £25,000 (reserves figure: £60k)
“In order to maintain cash flows and provide for emergency expenditure, it is PCC policy to try to maintain sufficient balance on free reserves (net current assets) to cover three months’ normal unrestricted expenditure, around £25,000.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr. M. Hammond, a PCC member, was paid £4,075 as church organist.
“Mr. M. Hammond, who is a member of the PCC, was paid £4,075 as church organist. (2024: £4,375).” — page 54
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from PCC members and related parties
“The total of donations received from PCC Members and related parties was £18,985. (2024: £16,825).” — page 53
“Mr. M. Hammond, who is a member of the PCC, was paid £4,075 as church organist. (2024: £4,375).” — page 54
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to PCC member for services (organist)
“The total of donations received from PCC Members and related parties was £18,985. (2024: £16,825).” — page 53
“Mr. M. Hammond, who is a member of the PCC, was paid £4,075 as church organist. (2024: £4,375).” — page 54
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)

Answers and figures the charity gave in Part A of its annual return to the Charity Commission. They are self-declared: not verified by the Commission or by this site. Only positive answers and figures are listed; items not listed are simply not shown.

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025

  • Volunteers: 30
  • Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024

  • Volunteers: 30
  • Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023

  • Volunteers: 30
  • Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity

Source: this charity’s annual returns on the Charity Commission register.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Harrow · Hillingdon

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£127k£96k
31/12/2024£116k£94k
31/12/2023£131k£102k
31/12/2022£163k£223k
31/12/2021£150k£103k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's overall financial position and resources continue to be very marginal and potentially vulnerable. However, the General Fund surplus increased by £10,298 to £34,435, and free reserves stood at £59,870, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £25,000. The charity remains dependent on church hall lettings for over half of its unrestricted income and is actively fundraising for major building repairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS£127k——above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW SOHAM FY2025£243k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS WITH ST PETER'S SHREWSBURY FY2025£286k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, NOTTINGHAM FY2025£212k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, GUILDFORD FY2025£247k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, NOTTING HILL FY2025£381k—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.