The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Upminster
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Upminster is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Upminster. 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 Upminster reported income of £385k and spending of £346k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £143k to £385k (+169%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 135%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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 Upminster sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Eden Park (£385k), St Mary's Church, Chipping Norton, Parochial Church Council (£386k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Andrews, Shifnal (£385k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Provides regular public worship open to all. The church is open every day for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral care is provided in the parish including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Support of charities in the UK and overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Eden Park | Beckenham | £385k |
| St Mary's Church, Chipping Norton, Parochial Church Council | Chipping Norton | £386k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Andrews, Shifnal | Shropshire | £385k |
| Int. Siddhashram Shakti Centre | Harrow | £386k |