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Church Recording Society

Church Recording Society is the national body for Church Recording Groups producing Church Records for national and local archives and legitimate users. Church Recording Society provides resources for the Church Recording Groups, which are located throughout the UK and the Isle of Man. It liaises with organisations having a common interest in the artefacts within churches.

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Activities & Mission

Church Recording Society is the national body for Church Recording Groups producing Church Records for national and local archives and legitimate users. Church Recording Society provides resources for the Church Recording Groups, which are located throughout the UK and the Isle of Man. It liaises with organisations having a common interest in the artefacts within churches.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,600
Latest Expenditure
£8,408

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 127.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 127.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,600
£8,4080 / 400
2024
£7,294
£2,5040 / 450
2023
£7,010
£3,0240 / 500
2022
£10,999
£2,0640 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Church Recording Society

What does Church Recording Society do?

Church Recording Society is the national body for Church Recording Groups producing Church Records for national and local archives and legitimate users. Church Recording Society provides resources for the Church Recording Groups, which are located throughout the UK and the Isle of Man. It liaises with organisations having a common interest in the artefacts within churches.

How much income did Church Recording Society report in 2025?

Church Recording Society reported total income of £7k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Church Recording Society registered as a charity?

Church Recording Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2021 as charity number 1192947. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Church Recording Society?

Church Recording Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is David John Medcalf. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Church Recording Society operate?

Church Recording Society operates across 4 areas: Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Church Recording Society a registered charity?

Yes — Church Recording Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192947.

Details

Address
7 Lark Hill
Moulton
NEWMARKET
Suffolk
CB8 8RT
Registration Date
4 January 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5167731
Charity Number
1192947

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Trustees

David John Medcalf Chair
Brian Whitten
Catherine Althea Floyd
Dr Rosalind Mary Platts
ELIZABETH CHALMERS
Also governs 1 other charity
Harold Clarke
Sally Gwynette Stote FRSA

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