The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary, Whitkirk
Key takeaways
- This is a parish church council whose stated purpose is the Church's mission in its own parish, so a grant seeker should first check whether their work fits a church-based purpose.
- Neither the annual report nor the website sets out a grant programme, applicant criteria, a grant range or a published application process, and no annual giving figure could be read.
- The only external donation on record is £1,000 to East Leeds Foodbank, so a short enquiry through the contact given in the annual report or on the website is a sensible first step, not a formal application.
- Nothing is published about timing, typical size or how decisions are made, so expect to learn these only from a reply.
Overview
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary, Whitkirk is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1130280).
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary, Whitkirk is a registered charity (1130280) that exists to promote the whole mission of the Church in its ecclesiastical parish, including pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical work. Its own description centres on worship and helping people become part of the wider community. Its giving page says donations support the Church's work at Whitkirk and across the Diocese of Leeds, and the one external donation on record is £1,000 to East Leeds Foodbank. Its annual giving is not stated.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The PCC's stated purpose is to promote the whole mission of the Church in the ecclesiastical parish, including pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical work. Its own description centres on worship and helping people become part of the wider community, while its giving page says donations support the Church's work at Whitkirk and across the Diocese of Leeds. The page describes spending on the church's day-to-day running costs, one-off purchases, Parish Share, larger projects or investment for the future. Its report also records a charitable donation to an external foodbank, but the material reviewed does not set out a general grant programme, applicant criteria or grant themes.
Themes
- Christian worship
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Where they fund
Registered area of operation (Charity Commission)
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2021 | £154,314 | £150,741 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £183,000 | £175,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £230,187 | £215,189 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £222,923 | £220,870 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | £191,668 | £253,835 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- whitkirkchurch.org.uk
- whitkirkchurch.org.uk/donate · read on 25 October 2026
- whitkirkchurch.org.uk/contact · read on 25 October 2026
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 25 October 2026.
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- The Parish Office, 390 Selby Road, Leeds LS15 0AA, United Kingdomsource
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- (+44) 0113 264 5790source
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- The Parish Office, 390 Selby Road, Leeds LS15 0AA, United Kingdomsource
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