The Parochial Church Council of Sedbergh and Lune
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of Sedbergh and Lune is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in April 2010, 16 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 Sedbergh and Lune reported income of £194k and spending of £132k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £95k to £194k (+105%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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 Sedbergh and Lune 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 Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas, Oxford (£194k), Cheshunt College (Cambridge) (£194k) and Enfield Alevi Cultural Centre (£193k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Pastoral work including visits to the sick and bereaved. Taking of assemblies in schools. Promoting the mission of the church through provision of activities for various groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and abroad.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas, Oxford | Oxford | £194k |
| Cheshunt College (Cambridge) | Cambridge | £194k |
| Enfield Alevi Cultural Centre | London | £193k |
| Zichron Nachum (Europe) Trust | London | £194k |