--- title: "The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon — check charity number 1133830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1133830. Religious Activities charity based in Stamford Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-and-st-luke-bowdon retrieved: 2026-08-27T12:02:45.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon is a registered charity (number 1133830) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £324,119 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon? Registered charity number 1133830 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location Stamford Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £324,119 Website [www.bowdonchurch.org](http://www.bowdonchurch.org/) ## What does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon do? Bowdon PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Revd. Ian Rumsey, in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for St. Marys Church, St. Lukes Church and the Bowdon Parish Centre, all based in Bowdon, Cheshire. ## What causes is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-and-st-luke-bowdon&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bowdonchurch.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon a legitimate charity? Yes. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1133830) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon's charity number? The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon's charity number is 1133830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1133830? Search 1133830 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 and St Luke, Bowdon do? Bowdon PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Revd. Ian Rumsey, in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for St. Marys Church, St. Lukes Church and the Bowdon Parish Centre, all based in Bowdon, Cheshire. Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon. 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 and St Luke, Bowdon? The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Luke, Bowdon's website is http://www.bowdonchurch.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1133830).