Abergavenny Ministry Area

Also known as: Parish of Abergavenny Parochial Church Council

The provision of regular public worship and the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation, pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved, teaching Christianity through sermons and small groups. Promoting Christianity through events and services. The care of a fine collection of historic medieval monuments.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Monmouthshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£395,665

Latest Expenditure

£458,709

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £176,734

Charitable Activities £25,395

Other Trading £120,040

Investments £2,358

Other Income £188,809

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £374,036

Raising Funds £6,769

Governance £700

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£395,665	£458,709				0 / 84
2023	£513,336	£380,805	£374,036	£714,179	£687,576	5 / 79
2022	£172,978	£199,562				0 / 40
2021	£237,979	£214,602				0 / 40
2020	£331,656	£217,852				0 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Abergavenny Ministry Area

What does Abergavenny Ministry Area do?

How much income did Abergavenny Ministry Area report in 2024?

Abergavenny Ministry Area reported total income of £396k and reported expenditure of £459k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Abergavenny Ministry Area?

Abergavenny Ministry Area has a program ratio of 72.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Abergavenny Ministry Area registered as a charity?

Abergavenny Ministry Area was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2010 as charity number 1137751. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Abergavenny Ministry Area?

Abergavenny Ministry Area is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Abergavenny Ministry Area operate?

Abergavenny Ministry Area operates in Monmouthshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Abergavenny Ministry Area a registered charity?

Yes — Abergavenny Ministry Area is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137751.