The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Goldington
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Goldington is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in September 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 Mary the Virgin, Goldington reported income of £105k and spending of £123k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £128k to £105k (-18%), an average of -5.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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 Mary the Virgin, Goldington sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bhakt Bhakti Aur Bhagwan Ashram UK (£105k), Beis Yisroel Trust (£105k) and Spalding Baptist Church (£105k).
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 bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small study groups. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bhakt Bhakti Aur Bhagwan Ashram UK | Ilford | £105k |
| Beis Yisroel Trust | Manchester | £105k |
| Spalding Baptist Church | Lincolnshire | £105k |
| Women in the Gap | Leeds | £105k |