The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiatical Parish of Aldridge, Diocese of Lichfield
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiatical Parish of Aldridge, Diocese of Lichfield is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Walsall. It was registered in December 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. 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 Ecclesiatical Parish of Aldridge, Diocese of Lichfield reported income of £528k and spending of £567k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £486k to £528k (+8.7%), an average of +2.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiatical Parish of Aldridge, Diocese of Lichfield sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include City of Sanctuary Sheffield (£528k), Datus Enabling Recovery (£528k) and Womens Consortium (£528k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 78%, trading 10% and charitable activities 8.7%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £191k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 78%
- Charitable activities 8.7%
- Trading 10%
- Investments 0.4%
- Other 2.8%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The provision of young people's clubs and activities. Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities for senior citizens,parents and toddlers and others.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sanctuary Sheffield | Sheffield | £528k |
| Datus Enabling Recovery | West Midlands | £528k |
| Womens Consortium | London | £528k |
| Regenerate-Rise | London | £529k |