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Francis Coales Charitable Foundation

TO ASSIST WITH GRANTS FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF OLD BUILDINGS (BUILT BEFORE 1875) WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHURCHES AND THEIR CONTENTS IN THE COUNTIES OF BEDFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. THERE IS NO TERRITORIAL RESTRICTION IN RESPECT OF CONSERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND MONUMENTAL BRASSES. GRANTS ARE OCCASIONALLY MADE TOWARDS PUBLICATION

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Activities & Mission

TO ASSIST WITH GRANTS FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF OLD BUILDINGS (BUILT BEFORE 1875) WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHURCHES AND THEIR CONTENTS IN THE COUNTIES OF BEDFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. THERE IS NO TERRITORIAL RESTRICTION IN RESPECT OF CONSERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND MONUMENTAL BRASSES. GRANTS ARE OCCASIONALLY MADE TOWARDS PUBLICATION

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£117,420
Latest Expenditure
£118,765

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.1%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£117,420
£118,7650 / 0
2023
£122,429
£116,9990 / 0
2022
£149,302
£120,0040 / 0
2021
£134,468
£132,2700 / 0
2020
£111,553
£129,4520 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Francis Coales Charitable Foundation

What does Francis Coales Charitable Foundation do?

TO ASSIST WITH GRANTS FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF OLD BUILDINGS (BUILT BEFORE 1875) WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHURCHES AND THEIR CONTENTS IN THE COUNTIES OF BEDFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. THERE IS NO TERRITORIAL RESTRICTION IN RESPECT OF CONSERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND MONUMENTAL BRASSES. GRANTS ARE OCCASIONALLY MADE TOWARDS PUBLICATION

How much income did Francis Coales Charitable Foundation report in 2024?

Francis Coales Charitable Foundation reported total income of £117k and reported expenditure of £119k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Francis Coales Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

Francis Coales Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 1976 as charity number 270718. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs Francis Coales Charitable Foundation?

Francis Coales Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTIN STUCHFIELD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Francis Coales Charitable Foundation operate?

Francis Coales Charitable Foundation operates across 4 areas: Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire.

Is Francis Coales Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Francis Coales Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270718.

Details

Address
The Old Rectory
Rectory Way
Lympsham
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
BS24 0EW
Registration Date
3 February 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
270718
Charity Number
270718

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Trustees

JOHN CHARLES BARKER
Also governs 1 other charity
John Vigar
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Matthew John Saunders MBE
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Rev BRIAN HOWARD WILCOX

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