The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James' Birkdale
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James' Birkdale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southport. It was registered in January 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James' Birkdale reported income of £169k and spending of £189k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £182k to £169k (-7.3%), an average of -1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James' Birkdale sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stockton-On-Tees St Peter (£169k), Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ (£169k) and Monmouth Baptist Church (£169k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting the whole mission of the Christian Church through provision of activities for senior citizens and others. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stockton-On-Tees St Peter | Stockton-on-Tees | £169k |
| Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ | Bournemouth | £169k |
| Monmouth Baptist Church | Monmouth | £169k |
| Kol Medaber | London | £169k |