Church Pastoral Aid Society
Also known as: C P a S
CPAS seeks to advance the Christian gospel by working with lay and ordained leaders in (mainly Anglican) churches, offering: training and conferences, residential holidays for children and young people, appointment of incumbents to Anglican parishes, resources, consultancy and advice, and grants (for those in training for Anglican ordination).
Activities & Mission
CPAS seeks to advance the Christian gospel by working with lay and ordained leaders in (mainly Anglican) churches, offering: training and conferences, residential holidays for children and young people, appointment of incumbents to Anglican parishes, resources, consultancy and advice, and grants (for those in training for Anglican ordination).
Grants
Church Pastoral Aid Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,835,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training and religious activities
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,471,000 | £3,835,000 | £3,554,000 | £10,241,000 | £7,582,000 | 35 / 2743 |
| 2024 | £3,296,000 | £3,384,000 | £3,096,000 | £10,814,000 | £8,063,000 | 35 / 2473 |
| 2023 | £3,404,000 | £3,259,000 | £2,979,000 | £10,550,000 | £7,785,000 | 29 / 2450 |
| 2022 | £2,432,000 | £2,516,000 | £2,259,000 | £10,700,000 | £7,313,000 | 26 / 1850 |
| 2021 | £1,853,274 | £1,724,569 | £1,567,423 | £10,853,876 | £7,433,886 | 31 / 730 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Church Pastoral Aid Society
What does Church Pastoral Aid Society do?
CPAS seeks to advance the Christian gospel by working with lay and ordained leaders in (mainly Anglican) churches, offering: training and conferences, residential holidays for children and young people, appointment of incumbents to Anglican parishes, resources, consultancy and advice, and grants (for those in training for Anglican ordination).
How much income did Church Pastoral Aid Society report in 2025?
Church Pastoral Aid Society reported total income of £3.47m and reported expenditure of £3.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Church Pastoral Aid Society?
Church Pastoral Aid Society has a program ratio of 102.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Church Pastoral Aid Society registered as a charity?
Church Pastoral Aid Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 1992 as charity number 1007820. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Church Pastoral Aid Society?
Church Pastoral Aid Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt. Rev Ruth Kathleen Frances Bushyager. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Church Pastoral Aid Society operate?
Church Pastoral Aid Society operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Church Pastoral Aid Society a registered charity?
Yes — Church Pastoral Aid Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1007820.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- C P a S
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated