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

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

£886,139

Latest Expenditure

£1,434,043

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 140.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £68,564

Charitable Activities £168,438

Other Trading £250,404

Investments £398,733

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,245,734

Raising Funds £0

Governance £27,383

Grants to Institutions £161,561

Other Expenditure £188,309

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£919,821	£1,053,005	£1,053,005	£14,599,729	£1,311,349	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 2024?

Congregational Federation reported total income of £886k and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Congregational Federation?

Congregational Federation has a program ratio of 140.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 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.