Counties

Also known as: C E W Trustees Limited, Counties (formerly Counties Evangelistic Work)

COUNTIES seeks to communicate the Christian faith in a culturally relevant way, across England and Wales, and encourage churches in mission through Evangelists, Exhibitions & other resources. It actively supports self-employed Evangelists, who are involved in a wide range of initiatives including local churches, schools, universities, prisons, markets, agricultural shows and door-to-door contacts.

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,241,745

Latest Expenditure

£1,182,384

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% of UK Education 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 £1,229,701

Charitable Activities £1,397

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,647

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,142,103

Raising Funds £40,281

Governance £26,479

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£1,241,745	£1,182,384	£1,142,103	£991,382	£581,712	11 / 470
2024	£903,429	£1,105,919	£1,066,246	£932,528	£425,340	9 / 45
2023	£1,403,818	£942,695	£908,036	£1,092,980	£460,632	9 / 45
2022	£713,025	£837,732	£806,372	£618,382	£466,189	7 / 46
2021	£919,808	£856,012	£826,714	£802,015	£677,248	7 / 52

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Counties

What does Counties do?

How much income did Counties report in 2025?

Counties reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Counties?

Counties has a program ratio of 92.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Counties registered as a charity?

Counties was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 1972 as charity number 264278. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Counties?

Counties is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Counties operate?

Counties operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Counties a registered charity?

Yes — Counties is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264278.