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).

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,471,000

Latest Expenditure

£3,835,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,067,000

Charitable Activities £1,137,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £267,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,554,000

Raising Funds £281,000

Governance £270,000

Grants to Institutions £0

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 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?

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 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 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 11 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.