The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John with Saint Andrew, Chelsea
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John with Saint Andrew, Chelsea is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 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 Saint John with Saint Andrew, Chelsea reported income of £653k and spending of £696k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £431k to £653k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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 Saint John with Saint Andrew, Chelsea sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% 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 Reigate Baptist Church Trust (£651k), Bristol CCRC Trust (£653k) and Glenthorne Quaker Centre (£651k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 54%, trading 43% and investments 2.2%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Reserves of £82k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 54%
- Charitable activities 0.3%
- Trading 43%
- Investments 2.2%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all, with particular emphasis for area within the parish. Teaching and promotion of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups, and the staging of events Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate Baptist Church Trust | Surrey | £651k |
| Bristol CCRC Trust | Bristol | £653k |
| Glenthorne Quaker Centre | Grasmere | £651k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Cirencester with Watermoor and St.lawrence | Gloucestershire | £653k |