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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £134,822,897 | £319,642,153 | £244,082,014 | £7,572,490,343 | £0 | 82 / 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 2024?
Church Commissioners For England reported total income of £207.42m and reported expenditure of £370.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Church Commissioners For England?
Church Commissioners For England has a program ratio of 130.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
GREAT SMITH STREET
LONDON
SW1P 3AZ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated