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Registered charity · No. 1183183

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£129,339
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£120,375
Registered charity number
1183183
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Purley on Thames
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.stmaryspurley.org.uk

Quick answer

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford (number 1183183) 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 Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford do?

St. Mary's is a vibrant local Anglican church in Purley on Thames, Reading. We have a heart for mission and service. Sunday worship is at the heart of who we are. Sunday services are held at 9.30am, 11.15am and once a month at 4pm. We have a variety of church ministries, small groups and outreach activities. More detail can be found on our website.

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 Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford

Answers The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

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

The register records The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford 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

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Pcc St Mary's Purley on Thames; St. Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames
Where it says it operates
West Berkshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

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 Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford as a registered charity (number 1183183) 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 Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford's charity number?
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford's charity number is 1183183. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1183183?
Search 1183183 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 St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford do?
St. Mary's is a vibrant local Anglican church in Purley on Thames, Reading. We have a heart for mission and service. Sunday worship is at the heart of who we are. Sunday services are held at 9.30am, 11.15am and once a month at 4pm. We have a variety of church ministries, small groups and outreach activities. More detail can be found on our website.
Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford. 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 Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford?
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford's website listed in our register data is http://www.stmaryspurley.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford?
The register records The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford 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 Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford's trustees paid?
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford registered as a charity?
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Purley on Thames, Diocese of Oxford was entered on the register on 30 April 2019.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.