Church Lands
Also known as: The Church Lands Trust
Trust re esablished in 1614 to help maintain the structure of St Mary's Church Ambrosden
Activities & Mission
Trust re esablished in 1614 to help maintain the structure of St Mary's Church Ambrosden
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £713,429 | £385,035 | £11,214 | £1,274,056 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £20,937 | £28,640 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £17,990 | £14,948 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £19,401 | £13,532 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £14,802 | £18,179 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Church Lands
What does Church Lands do?
Trust re esablished in 1614 to help maintain the structure of St Mary's Church Ambrosden
How much income did Church Lands report in 2024?
Church Lands reported total income of £713k and reported expenditure of £385k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Church Lands?
Church Lands has a program ratio of 1.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Church Lands registered as a charity?
Church Lands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 1967 as charity number 254122. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Church Lands?
Church Lands is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Church Lands operate?
Church Lands operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Church Lands a registered charity?
Yes — Church Lands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254122.
Details
Park Farm
Merton Road
Ambrosden
BICESTER
OX25 2LX
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Also Known As
- The Church Lands Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated