The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of West Kirby
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of West Kirby is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in August 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 West Kirby reported income of £271k and spending of £299k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £210k to £271k (+29%), an average of +6.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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 West Kirby sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Portsdown and Purbrook (£271k), Christ Church Birmingham (£271k) and Allerton Gospel Hall Trust (£271k).
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 prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking religious assemblies in schools. Promoting the whole mission of the the Church through activities for 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 Portsdown and Purbrook | Portsmouth | £271k |
| Christ Church Birmingham | Birmingham | £271k |
| Allerton Gospel Hall Trust | Liverpool | £271k |
| Resurrection Ministry London | London | £271k |