The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Cowfold
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Cowfold is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in January 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it 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 Peter, Cowfold reported income of £46k and spending of £35k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £34k to £46k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 21%. 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 the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Cowfold sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bristol Cathedral Choral Foundation (£46k), Trust of Mrs E M Sidgwick (£46k) and Celestial Church of Christ, Castle of Peace Parish (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all; Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; Pastoral work, visiting the sick and bereaved; Teaching Christianity though sermons, courses and small groups; Taking assemblies, teaching and governance in the local C of E school; Provision of weekly Friday Cafe; Supporting other UK and overseas charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Cathedral Choral Foundation | Bristol | £46k |
| Trust of Mrs E M Sidgwick | Cambridge | £46k |
| Celestial Church of Christ, Castle of Peace Parish | London | £46k |
| Scaleby Village Hall | Carlisle | £46k |