Congregational And General Charitable Trust
Independent grant-making charity supporting churches, particularly United Reformed & Congregational denominations in the provision and repair of suitable buildings. Grants awarded for care and extension of churches, towards capital costs of church community projects and to promote the Christian religion including the United Reformed, Congregational and other churches of the Protestant tradition.
Activities & Mission
Independent grant-making charity supporting churches, particularly United Reformed & Congregational denominations in the provision and repair of suitable buildings. Grants awarded for care and extension of churches, towards capital costs of church community projects and to promote the Christian religion including the United Reformed, Congregational and other churches of the Protestant tradition.
Grants
Congregational And General Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,567,838
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- religious activities
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 346). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £565,593 | £1,651,909 | £1,602,994 | £15,939,291 | £17,512,638 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £548,548 | £1,385,080 | £1,323,274 | £16,607,881 | £17,782,631 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £533,720 | £837,532 | £779,236 | £16,705,070 | £17,541,568 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £514,051 | £699,325 | £651,785 | £15,996,188 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £473,620 | £755,170 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Congregational And General Charitable Trust
What does Congregational And General Charitable Trust do?
Independent grant-making charity supporting churches, particularly United Reformed & Congregational denominations in the provision and repair of suitable buildings. Grants awarded for care and extension of churches, towards capital costs of church community projects and to promote the Christian religion including the United Reformed, Congregational and other churches of the Protestant tradition.
How much income did Congregational And General Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Congregational And General Charitable Trust reported total income of £566k and reported expenditure of £1.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Congregational And General Charitable Trust?
Congregational And General Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 283.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 346 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Congregational And General Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Congregational And General Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 1987 as charity number 297013. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Congregational And General Charitable Trust?
Congregational And General Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Congregational And General Charitable Trust operate?
Congregational And General Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Congregational And General Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Congregational And General Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297013.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated