The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity Clapham, Southwark

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity Clapham, Southwark is a registered UK nonprofit organisation operating as the governing body for the Church of England parish of Holy Trinity in Clapham, London. It holds charity number 1135242 and is responsible for the pastoral, financial, and administrative oversight of the parish.

Background

The council supports the mission and ministry of Holy Trinity Church, Clapham, an active Anglican church located on the north side of Clapham Common. The church building itself dates from 1776 and is a Grade II* listed structure designed by architect Kenton Couse. The church has historic significance as the base of the Clapham Sect, a notable group of social reformers.

Governance and Activities

As the Parochial Church Council (PCC), this body manages the affairs of the parish in line with Church of England regulations and charity law. This includes caring for the church building, managing parish finances, and organizing community and worship activities. The PCC plays a central role in maintaining the heritage and ongoing vitality of the church community.

Church and Community Role

Holy Trinity Church offers regular services and community events. It fosters a vibrant, growing Christian congregation with a vision to impact local lives spiritually and socially. The church facilities include a community centre and meeting spaces developed within the historic building to serve both congregational and wider community needs.

Charity Status

The Parochial Church Council is officially registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under number 1135242. Its charity reporting obligations are up to date, reflecting compliance with regulatory requirements for transparency and governance[1].

This council functions as the essential lay leadership and administrative body behind Holy Trinity Church, enabling it to serve its parishioners and the Clapham community effectively while preserving an important heritage site within the Diocese of Southwark.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5008425 [2] https://www.holytrinityclapham.org [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Trinity_Church,_Clapham [4] https://southwark.anglican.org/church/clapham-holy-trinity/ [5] https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/597/