The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary's, Billingshurst, Diocese of Chichester
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary's, Billingshurst, Diocese of Chichester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in November 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's, Billingshurst, Diocese of Chichester reported income of £190k and spending of £151k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £120k to £190k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 31%. 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's, Billingshurst, Diocese of Chichester sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Eccles and Salford Islamic Society (£190k), The St Giles Christian Mission (£190k) and The British Friends of Netiv Aryeh (£190k).
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. Taking religious assemblies in schools. Providing youth clubs with a Christian ethos. Teaching Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting Christianity through events and meetings. Providing activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers.Pastoral work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Eccles and Salford Islamic Society | Manchester | £190k |
| The St Giles Christian Mission | London | £190k |
| The British Friends of Netiv Aryeh | London | £190k |
| Whitley Bay Baptist Church | Whitley Bay | £190k |