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Churches Conservation Trust

Also known as: Redundant Churches Fund

The CCT is registered as a charity (number 258612) . Its governing document is the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011. Its main object is the preservation, in the interests of the nation and of the Church of England, of redundant churches and parts of churches of historic and archaeological interest or architectural quality vested in the Trust, together with their contents.

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Activities & Mission

The CCT is registered as a charity (number 258612) . Its governing document is the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011. Its main object is the preservation, in the interests of the nation and of the Church of England, of redundant churches and parts of churches of historic and archaeological interest or architectural quality vested in the Trust, together with their contents.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,036,466
Latest Expenditure
£12,054,252

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,152,070
Charitable Activities £9,984,018
Other Trading £819,991
Investments £80,387
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,636,372
Raising Funds £1,417,880
Governance £96,620
Grants to Institutions £305,150
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£12,036,466
£12,054,252£10,636,372£2,282,590£1,030,58579 / 2447
2024
£12,271,244
£12,235,845£10,992,853£2,301,070£834,77486 / 2277
2023
£9,938,835
£9,570,678£8,428,379£2,268,275£983,45481 / 2200
2022
£11,744,845
£11,386,363£10,365,098£1,935,555£780,76676 / 1800
2021
£11,104,155
£11,123,438£10,231,572£1,568,091£430,56473 / 1800

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Churches Conservation Trust

What does Churches Conservation Trust do?

The CCT is registered as a charity (number 258612) . Its governing document is the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011. Its main object is the preservation, in the interests of the nation and of the Church of England, of redundant churches and parts of churches of historic and archaeological interest or architectural quality vested in the Trust, together with their contents.

How much income did Churches Conservation Trust report in 2025?

Churches Conservation Trust reported total income of £12.04m and reported expenditure of £12.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Churches Conservation Trust?

Churches Conservation Trust has a program ratio of 88.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Churches Conservation Trust registered as a charity?

Churches Conservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1969 as charity number 258612. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Churches Conservation Trust?

Churches Conservation Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Churches Conservation Trust operate?

Churches Conservation Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Churches Conservation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Churches Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258612.

Details

Address
The Churches Conservation Trust
St. Peters Street
NORTHAMPTON
NN1 1FH
Registration Date
27 June 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
258612
Charity Number
258612

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Trustees

Dr Andrew Rumsey
Dr Ingrid Samuel
Dr Oliver Cox
Erin Walsh
Irene Vivienne King
Michael Bithell
MS Liz Peace
Rev TIMOTHY GOODE
Stephen Parkinson
Tanvir Hasan

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Redundant Churches Fund

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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