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church lands

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. Church Lands is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Taunton and operates in Somerset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY OWNS A PROPERTY IN PITMINSTER CALLED CHURCH ROW, WHICH CONSISTS OF FIVE TWO-BEDROOMED COTTAGES, BUILT IN 1830 AS ALMSHOUSES FOR THE POOR OF THE VILLAGE. THESE ARE LET AT A VERY REASONABLE RENT. A PROPORTION OF THE INCOME, AFTER EXPENSES, IS DIVIDED BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE PARISH CHARITY IN THE PROPORTIONS 2/3 TO 1/3.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,600
Latest Expenditure
£10,524

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£15,600£10,5240 / 0
2023£15,600£19,9530 / 1
2022£15,080£8,3870 / 1
2021£15,600£15,8410 / 1
2020£14,830£7,3460 / 3

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Details

Address
THE VICARAGE
PITMINSTER
TAUNTON
TA3 7AZ
Registration Date
5 March 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
202456
Charity Number
202456

Trustees

John Nigel Wakefield

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • CHURCH CHARITY - PITMINSTER
  • CHURCH LANDS CHARITY