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Colchester Churches Charitable Trust

The Charity receives donations from members of the public and makes donations to Churches in the Church of England Deanery of Colchester to assist with the cost of undertaking capital projects on Church buildings.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity receives donations from members of the public and makes donations to Churches in the Church of England Deanery of Colchester to assist with the cost of undertaking capital projects on Church buildings.

Grants

Colchester Churches Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£74,310
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£50,136
Latest Expenditure
£74,310

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 148.2%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£50,136
£74,3100 / 0
2024
£38,537
£19,9480 / 0
2023
£13,612
£55,0600 / 6
2022
£200,000
£10,0570 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colchester Churches Charitable Trust

What does Colchester Churches Charitable Trust do?

The Charity receives donations from members of the public and makes donations to Churches in the Church of England Deanery of Colchester to assist with the cost of undertaking capital projects on Church buildings.

How much income did Colchester Churches Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Colchester Churches Charitable Trust reported total income of £50k and reported expenditure of £74k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Colchester Churches Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Colchester Churches Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 2021 as charity number 1196920. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Colchester Churches Charitable Trust?

Colchester Churches Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev ERWIN BERNARD EDDY LAMMENS MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colchester Churches Charitable Trust operate?

Colchester Churches Charitable Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Colchester Churches Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Colchester Churches Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196920.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 December 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5188990
Charity Number
1196920

Trustees

Rev ERWIN BERNARD EDDY LAMMENS MA Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Nigel Gordon Humphreys MA LLM
Rev Hannah Rosemary Cooper
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev JOHN CHANDLER ACIB

Data & trust

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