Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church
The Charity assists in the care, preservation and adornment of the Parish Church or any other ancient and historic buildings vested in the Cirencester Parochial Church Council, together with their goods and ornaments, and also assists the PCC with the execution of their religious purposes.
Activities & Mission
The Charity assists in the care, preservation and adornment of the Parish Church or any other ancient and historic buildings vested in the Cirencester Parochial Church Council, together with their goods and ornaments, and also assists the PCC with the execution of their religious purposes.
Grants
Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £7,670
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- religious activities and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £100,946 | £7,670 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £30,588 | £34,832 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £39,350 | £10,521 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £40,312 | £30,154 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £48,492 | £132,741 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church
What does Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church do?
The Charity assists in the care, preservation and adornment of the Parish Church or any other ancient and historic buildings vested in the Cirencester Parochial Church Council, together with their goods and ornaments, and also assists the PCC with the execution of their religious purposes.
How much income did Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church report in 2025?
Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church reported total income of £101k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church registered as a charity?
Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 1976 as charity number 272334. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church?
Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is HIS HON JUDGE MICHAEL GEOFFREY JAMES GLEDHILL KC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church operate?
Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272334.
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- 19 October 2026
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