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Church Of England Central Services

Notable UK charity

The Charity's objects are to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and other charities with a Church ethos by providing cost-effective shared financial, legal and other support services including payroll and also to promote the charitable purposes of the NCIs.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's objects are to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and other charities with a Church ethos by providing cost-effective shared financial, legal and other support services including payroll and also to promote the charitable purposes of the NCIs.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£130,697,000
Latest Expenditure
£127,724,856

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £99,926,118
Charitable Activities £29,630,272
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £38,815

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £127,724,856
Raising Funds £0
Governance £45,000
Grants to Institutions £99,926,118
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£130,697,000
£127,724,856£127,724,856£2,971,507£2,971,507211 / 0
2023
£23,414,824
£23,414,824£23,414,824£0£0178 / 0
2022
£18,516,639
£18,516,639£18,516,639£100£0157 / 0
2021
£16,941,877
£16,941,877£16,941,877£0£0177 / 0
2020
£16,994,880
£16,996,476£16,996,476-£1,584£0178 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Church Of England Central Services

What does Church Of England Central Services do?

The Charity's objects are to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and other charities with a Church ethos by providing cost-effective shared financial, legal and other support services including payroll and also to promote the charitable purposes of the NCIs.

How much income did Church Of England Central Services report in 2024?

Church Of England Central Services reported total income of £130.70m and reported expenditure of £127.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Church Of England Central Services registered as a charity?

Church Of England Central Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 2013 as charity number 1155158. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Church Of England Central Services?

Church Of England Central Services is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Church Of England Central Services operate?

Church Of England Central Services operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Church Of England Central Services a registered charity?

Yes — Church Of England Central Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155158.

Details

Address
CHURCH HOUSE
GREAT SMITH STREET
LONDON
SW1P 3AZ
Registration Date
31 December 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042987
Charity Number
1155158

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Trustees

Alan Nigel Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
HAROLD CLIVE MATHER
Also governs 2 other charities
Margaret Alexandra Rodger
The Venerable Samantha Jayne Rushton

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