The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Dulwich, St Barnabas
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Dulwich, St Barnabas is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Dulwich, St Barnabas reported income of £578k and spending of £638k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £483k to £578k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 107% 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 Dulwich, St Barnabas 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 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Islamic Cultural and Educational Association (£576k), Brunstad Christian Church Didcot (£579k) and Croydon Vineyard (£576k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 50%, donations and legacies 46%, investments 3.3% and trading 1.1%. Charitable activities took 88% of spending and raising funds 12%. Reserves of £40k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 46%
- Charitable activities 50%
- Trading 1.1%
- Investments 3.3%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship and provision of sacred space open to all. Pastoral work; teaching of Christianity; taking of religious assemblies in schools.Promotion of Christianity. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through the provision of events and meetings, activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other community groups.Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Cultural and Educational Association | West Yorkshire | £576k |
| Brunstad Christian Church Didcot | Abingdon | £579k |
| Croydon Vineyard | Surrey | £576k |
| Euston Church | London | £579k |