The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Longfleet (St Mary's), Poole
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Longfleet (St Mary's), Poole is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in July 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Longfleet (St Mary's), Poole reported income of £751k and spending of £767k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £553k to £751k (+36%), an average of +8.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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 Longfleet (St Mary's), Poole sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dorking and Horsham Methodist Circuit (£749k), March of the Living (UK) Limited (£753k) and Baer Hatora Ltd (£749k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 88%, trading 9.3% and investments 2.5%. Charitable activities took 94% of spending and raising funds 5.4%. Grants to other organisations totalled £43k. Reserves of £229k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 16 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 88%
- Charitable activities 0.1%
- Trading 9.3%
- Investments 2.5%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all - Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved - Teaching Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups - The provision of youth and children's work throughout the week and on Sundays - Providing practical support to individuals within our local community - Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dorking and Horsham Methodist Circuit | Horsham | £749k |
| March of the Living (UK) Limited | London | £753k |
| Baer Hatora Ltd | Gateshead | £749k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Limpsfield and Titsey | Surrey | £754k |