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Registered charity · No. 1134716Previously excepted

PC

# The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£841,354

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£847,820

Registered charity number

1134716

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Previously excepted

Register contact address detail (not service area)

St. James Lane

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.st-james.org.uk](http://www.st-james.org.uk/)

Quick answer

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill (number 1134716) 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 St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill do?

The PCC Of St James with St Matthew has the responsibility, together with the incumbent for promoting the whole mission of the Church of England in its local parish. This responsibility covers evangelistic, pastoral, social and ecumenical matters. It also has the maintenance responsibilities for the Church, Parish Centre and Birchwood Centre and the houses occupied by clergy and staff.

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 St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill

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

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill'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.

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

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill reported £841k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £743k (88%), trading and fundraising events £58k (7%), other income £21k (3%).

- Donations and legacies£743k · 88%
- Trading and fundraising events£58k · 7%
- Other income£21k · 3%
- Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£14k · 2%
- Investments£5,140 · 1%

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

The register records The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill 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 St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill'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

8 March 2010

Also known as

St James Pcc, Muswell Hill; St James Muswell Hill P C C

Where it says it operates

Haringey

## 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; 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill registered for?

Religious Activities

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

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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 St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill as a registered charity (number 1134716) 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 St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill's charity number?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill's charity number is 1134716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1134716?

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What does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill do?

The PCC Of St James with St Matthew has the responsibility, together with the incumbent for promoting the whole mission of the Church of England in its local parish. This responsibility covers evangelistic, pastoral, social and ecumenical matters. It also has the maintenance responsibilities for the Church, Parish Centre and Birchwood Centre and the houses occupied by clergy and staff.

Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill have reviews and complaints?

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

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill's website listed in our register data is http://www.st-james.org.uk. 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 St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill's chief executive paid?

The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill'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.

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

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill reported £841k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £743k (88%), trading and fundraising events £58k (7%), other income £21k (3%).

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

The register records The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill 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 St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill's trustees paid?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill'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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill registered as a charity?

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James with St Matthew, Muswell Hill was entered on the register on 8 March 2010.

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