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Registered charity · No. 1134081Previously excepted

PC

# The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://www.bathabbey.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1134081&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£4,721,717

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£2,972,662

Registered charity number

1134081

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Previously excepted

Register contact address detail (not service area)

9 Kingston Buildings

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.bathabbey.org](http://www.bathabbey.org/)

Quick answer

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath (number 1134081) 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath do?

The Parochial Church Council co-operates with the Rector and other members of the clergy in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath

Answers The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's highest-paid staff paid?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee).

Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
| £80,001–£90,000 | 1 |
| --- | --- |

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

### Where does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's money come from?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath reported £4.7m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £2.2m (46%), charitable activities £1.7m (36%), trading and fundraising events £755k (16%).

- Donations and legacies£2.2m · 46%
- Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.7m · 36%
- Trading and fundraising events£755k · 16%
- Investments£76k · 2%

### Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath receive government funding?

The annual return does not answer this question for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.

### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath 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)

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

4 February 2010

Also known as

Bath Abbey Pcc

Previous names on the register

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Bath

Where it says it operates

Bath and North East Somerset

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath.
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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath as a registered charity (number 1134081) 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's charity number?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's charity number is 1134081. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1134081?

Search 1134081 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath do?

The Parochial Church Council co-operates with the Rector and other members of the clergy in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church.

Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath. 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's website listed in our register data is http://www.bathabbey.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

How much is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's chief executive paid?

The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee). 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.

Where does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's money come from?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath reported £4.7m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £2.2m (46%), charitable activities £1.7m (36%), trading and fundraising events £755k (16%).

Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath?

The register records The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's trustees paid?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

What was The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Bath.

When was The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bath Abbey with St James, Bath was entered on the register on 4 February 2010.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
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Always verify current details on the
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