The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in March 2021, 5 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 St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach reported income of £137k and spending of £184k, spending 135% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £166k to £137k (-18%), an average of -4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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 St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Eldest Foundation (£137k), St Paul's Church, Stalybridge (£137k) and Derby Road Baptist Church Watford (£137k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of the parish community through: Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. Missionary and outreach work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Eldest Foundation | London | £137k |
| St Paul's Church, Stalybridge | Cheshire | £137k |
| Derby Road Baptist Church Watford | Watford | £137k |
| The Parochail Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint Silas the Martyr & Holy Trinity with St Barnabas Kentish Town | London | £137k |