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Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas)

Also known as: The Churches Main Committee

Advancing the charitable work of the churches by furthering their common interest in secular matters relating to their work other than educational work. Acting as a liaison body between the churches and Government.

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Activities & Mission

Advancing the charitable work of the churches by furthering their common interest in secular matters relating to their work other than educational work. Acting as a liaison body between the churches and Government.

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
£80,605
Latest Expenditure
£88,894

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.3%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£80,605
£88,8940 / 0
2023
£79,456
£85,1550 / 0
2022
£85,105
£84,2410 / 0
2021
£87,179
£82,9300 / 0
2020
£84,896
£85,5300 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas)

What does Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) do?

Advancing the charitable work of the churches by furthering their common interest in secular matters relating to their work other than educational work. Acting as a liaison body between the churches and Government.

How much income did Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) report in 2024?

Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) reported total income of £81k and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) registered as a charity?

Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1968 as charity number 256303. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas)?

Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) operate?

Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) a registered charity?

Yes — Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (clas) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256303.

Details

Address
140-148 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1LB
Registration Date
27 June 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
256303
Charity Number
256303

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Trustees

Joanne Mary Anderton
Also governs 2 other charities
Mary Macleod
Also governs 1 other charity
Memuna Levan-Harris
Rev DAVID STUART WALKER
Also governs 7 other charities
Rev John Stanley Kenneth Arnold
Also governs 8 other charities
Rev Paul Rochester
RICHARD CHAPMAN

Also Known As

  • The Churches Main Committee

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14 May 2026
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