Church Commissioners For England
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Church Commissioners
Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll.
Activities & Mission
Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll.
Grants
Church Commissioners For England is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £243,622,322
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £212,560,082 | £603,244,260 | £504,915,843 | £10,228,766,971 | £0 | 191 / 0 |
| 2024 | £207,417,455 | £370,068,024 | £269,906,008 | £9,893,512,515 | £0 | 184 / 0 |
| 2023 | £192,121,024 | £494,354,476 | £387,093,534 | £9,099,268,443 | £0 | 166 / 0 |
| 2022 | £148,459,318 | £246,247,909 | £186,810,266 | £9,056,774,953 | £0 | 113 / 0 |
| 2021 | £148,127,625 | £226,338,653 | £142,175,753 | £8,645,709,110 | £0 | 88 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Church Commissioners For England
What does Church Commissioners For England do?
Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll.
How much income did Church Commissioners For England report in 2025?
Church Commissioners For England reported total income of £212.56m and reported expenditure of £603.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Church Commissioners For England registered as a charity?
Church Commissioners For England was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2011 as charity number 1140097. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Church Commissioners For England?
Church Commissioners For England is governed by a board of 27 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Church Commissioners For England operate?
Church Commissioners For England operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Church Commissioners For England a registered charity?
Yes — Church Commissioners For England is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140097.
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Also Known As
- Church Commissioners
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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