Coffin Club Colchester
Coffin Club Colchester (CCC) helps people to reclaim a participatory relationship with death, allowing them to have frank conversations and reflect on their future with camaraderie. CCC empowers people and helps them understand their choices and options for low cost funeral planning. Based on a New Zealand model, CCC runs two free 6-week courses a year and you can decorate your own coffin!
Activities & Mission
Coffin Club Colchester (CCC) helps people to reclaim a participatory relationship with death, allowing them to have frank conversations and reflect on their future with camaraderie. CCC empowers people and helps them understand their choices and options for low cost funeral planning. Based on a New Zealand model, CCC runs two free 6-week courses a year and you can decorate your own coffin!
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £57 | £1,070 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £277 | £1,143 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £969 | £1,917 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £3,104 | £637 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £607 | £414 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Coffin Club Colchester
What does Coffin Club Colchester do?
Coffin Club Colchester (CCC) helps people to reclaim a participatory relationship with death, allowing them to have frank conversations and reflect on their future with camaraderie. CCC empowers people and helps them understand their choices and options for low cost funeral planning. Based on a New Zealand model, CCC runs two free 6-week courses a year and you can decorate your own coffin!
How much income did Coffin Club Colchester report in 2025?
Coffin Club Colchester reported total income of £57.00 and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Coffin Club Colchester registered as a charity?
Coffin Club Colchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2019 as charity number 1182860. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Coffin Club Colchester?
Coffin Club Colchester is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jennifer Fiona Edwards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Coffin Club Colchester operate?
Coffin Club Colchester operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Coffin Club Colchester a registered charity?
Yes — Coffin Club Colchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182860.
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