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Church House (hitchin) Trust

Also known as: Charity of Edith Elisabeth Marie Wilshere, Charity of Edith Elizabeth Marie Wilshere, Church House - Hitchin, Church House Charity

The maintenance and improvement of the property, Church House, Hitchin, offices for the Vicar of St Mary's Church and the parish of Hitchin and to provide a hall for the use of the Parish, other charities and voluntary bodies.

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Activities & Mission

The maintenance and improvement of the property, Church House, Hitchin, offices for the Vicar of St Mary's Church and the parish of Hitchin and to provide a hall for the use of the Parish, other charities and voluntary bodies.

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
£36,348
Latest Expenditure
£22,839

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 62.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 62.8%
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
£36,348
£22,8390 / 0
2023
£32,199
£30,8610 / 0
2022
£35,874
£21,4400 / 0
2021
£24,152
£27,4870 / 0
2020
£16,188
£19,8040 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Church House (hitchin) Trust

What does Church House (hitchin) Trust do?

The maintenance and improvement of the property, Church House, Hitchin, offices for the Vicar of St Mary's Church and the parish of Hitchin and to provide a hall for the use of the Parish, other charities and voluntary bodies.

How much income did Church House (hitchin) Trust report in 2024?

Church House (hitchin) Trust reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Church House (hitchin) Trust registered as a charity?

Church House (hitchin) Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 1968 as charity number 255448. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Church House (hitchin) Trust?

Church House (hitchin) Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Church House (hitchin) Trust operate?

Church House (hitchin) Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Church House (hitchin) Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Church House (hitchin) Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 255448.

Details

Address
Church House
Churchyard
Hitchin
SG5 1HP
Registration Date
25 May 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
255448
Charity Number
255448

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Trustees

Elizabeth Cranfield
Rev Christopher Bunce

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Charity of Edith Elisabeth Marie Wilshere
  • Charity of Edith Elizabeth Marie Wilshere
  • Church House - Hitchin
  • Church House Charity

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