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Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes

Also known as: The Pickering Fields Trust

The principal activity is the provision of a house (49 Newton Road, Knowle) for the use of the parish of Knowle. This house is leased to a member of the clergy at a market rent. From the rental income received, the charity insures the building and carries out repairs and improvements to the property.

Activities & Mission

The principal activity is the provision of a house (49 Newton Road, Knowle) for the use of the parish of Knowle. This house is leased to a member of the clergy at a market rent. From the rental income received, the charity insures the building and carries out repairs and improvements to the property.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£32,107
Latest Expenditure
£53,032

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 165.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 165.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£32,107
£53,0320 / 1
2023
£30,741
£36,4320 / 0
2022
£24,109
£16,2610 / 1
2020
£16,550
£9650 / 1

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Frequently asked questions about Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes

What does Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes do?

The principal activity is the provision of a house (49 Newton Road, Knowle) for the use of the parish of Knowle. This house is leased to a member of the clergy at a market rent. From the rental income received, the charity insures the building and carries out repairs and improvements to the property.

How much income did Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes report in 2024?

Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £53k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes registered as a charity?

Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 1967 as charity number 238492. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes?

Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Geoffrey Peter Lanham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes operate?

Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes operates in Solihull, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes a registered charity?

Yes — Charities For Ecclesiastical And Other Purposes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238492.

Details

Address
1717 High Street
Knowle
SOLIHULL
B93 0LN
Registration Date
12 April 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
238492
Charity Number
238492

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Trustees

Rev Geoffrey Peter Lanham Chair
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Pickering Fields Trust

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