The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Philip, Margate
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Philip, Margate is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Margate. It was registered in March 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Philip, Margate reported income of £82k and spending of £101k, spending 122% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £75k to £82k (+10%), an average of +2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 164%. Over the whole period it spent 75% 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 Philip, Margate sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas, Elmdon, Diocese of Birmingham (£82k), Cockerton Methodist Church (£82k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul with St Agatha, Woldingham (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Public worship open to all; Provision of sacred space for prayer; Visiting the sick and bereaved; Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; Promotion of Christianity by meetings, and distribution of literature; Promoting the mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers; 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 St Nicholas, Elmdon, Diocese of Birmingham | Solihull | £82k |
| Cockerton Methodist Church | County Durham | £82k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul with St Agatha, Woldingham | Caterham | £82k |
| Annunciation Trust | Lincolnshire | £83k |