The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew, Bayswater
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew, Bayswater is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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 Matthew, Bayswater reported income of £295k and spending of £420k, spending 142% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £140k to £295k (+111%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 121%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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 Matthew, Bayswater sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus (£295k), Darlington and Teesdale Methodist Circuit (£295k) and Pension Trust for Christian Science Nurses (£295k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all - provision of space for personal prayer and contemplation - pastoral work - teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups - promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus | Southam | £295k |
| Darlington and Teesdale Methodist Circuit | County Durham | £295k |
| Pension Trust for Christian Science Nurses | Northampton | £295k |
| Eden Foundation | Birmingham | £295k |