Congregational Federation

Ministerial and lay training; assisting with pastoral settlements; ministry with youth; childrens work; pension and life cover; ecumenical relationships; mission initiatives including its partnership with Council for World Mission; advice on administration and finance

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Congregational Federation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £1,441,270; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports: religious activities

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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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,021,675

Latest Expenditure

£1,441,270

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 127.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1046). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £306,038

Charitable Activities £173,072

Other Trading £165,677

Investments £372,577

Other Income £4,311

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,304,158

Raising Funds £0

Governance £28,555

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £137,112

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	£1,021,675	£1,441,270	£1,304,158	£17,276,890	£1,360,214	25 / 0
2024	£886,139	£1,434,043	£1,245,734	£16,979,792	£1,374,967	25 / 20
2023	£1,191,039	£1,305,862	£1,138,781	£17,083,051	£1,372,038	14 / 0
2022	£1,713,153	£1,140,359	£1,140,359	£16,805,180	£1,318,385	24 / 0
2021	£1,206,140	£1,135,581	£967,710	£15,944,418	£1,406,659	32 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Congregational Federation

What does Congregational Federation do?

How much income did Congregational Federation report in 2025?

Congregational Federation reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £1.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Congregational Federation?

Congregational Federation has a program ratio of 127.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1046 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Congregational Federation registered as a charity?

Congregational Federation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1972 as charity number 264839. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Congregational Federation?

Congregational Federation is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Vincent Charles Carrington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Congregational Federation operate?

Congregational Federation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Congregational Federation a registered charity?

Yes — Congregational Federation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264839.