--- title: "Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) — charity 1150800 | CharityCompare" description: "Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) (charity 1150800). Check registration and accounts." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-the-virgin-leigh-manchester-diocese retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:50:52.508Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1150800Previously excepted PC # Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1150800&subId=0) Work at Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-the-virgin-leigh-manchester-diocese&type=claim&name=Parochial%20Church%20Council%20of%20the%20Ecclesiastical%20Parish%20of%20St%20Mary%20the%20Virgin%2C%20Leigh%20(Manchester%20Diocese)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £60,773 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £80,254 Registered charity number 1150800 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Previously excepted Register contact address detail (not service area) Leigh Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Quick answer Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) (number 1150800) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) do? The members of St Mary's PCC as trustees, have the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting the mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church building situated in St Mary's Way Leigh.The trustees believe that the activities carried out benefit the public. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) Answers Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s highest-paid staff paid? Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 13 February 2013 Also known as Leigh Parish Church Pcc Where it says it operates Wigan ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-the-virgin-leigh-manchester-diocese&type=claim&name=Parochial%20Church%20Council%20of%20the%20Ecclesiastical%20Parish%20of%20St%20Mary%20the%20Virgin%2C%20Leigh%20(Manchester%20Diocese)) ## Frequently asked questions Is Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) as a registered charity (number 1150800) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s charity number? Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s charity number is 1150800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1150800? Search 1150800 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) do? The members of St Mary's PCC as trustees, have the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting the mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church building situated in St Mary's Way Leigh.The trustees believe that the activities carried out benefit the public. Does Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)? Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. How much is Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)? The register records Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s trustees paid? Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. When was Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) registered as a charity? Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh (Manchester Diocese) was entered on the register on 13 February 2013. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1150800&subId=0).