The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George's, Ovenden
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George's, Ovenden is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Halifax. It was registered in October 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George's, Ovenden reported income of £58k and spending of £56k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £56k to £58k (+3.9%), an average of +1.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George's, Ovenden sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Andrew and St Peter, Blofield, Norfolk (£57k), RCCG Treasure House of God (£59k) and Cities for Children (£57k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of the ecclesiastical parish of St George's, Ovenden in North Halifax involving the whole mission of the church - pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. Management and development of youth/community and outreach work within the parish and beyond. Also the maintenance responsibilities for St George's Church and graveyard, Church Hall and St George's House and grounds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Andrew and St Peter, Blofield, Norfolk | Norwich | £57k |
| RCCG Treasure House of God | Hertfordshire | £59k |
| Cities for Children | London | £57k |
| The Philadelphia Trust in Eastern Europe | Caerphilly | £59k |