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Friends Of S. Mary's Church

Also known as: Friends of St Mary's Church Houghton on the Hill

Remote ancient and restored Church with at latest late 11th century wall paintings. Services are held from from time to time. The church is open for visitors in the Summer (end March to end October) every day between 2pm and 4pm and in Winter (end October to end March) Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 2pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement.

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Activities & Mission

Remote ancient and restored Church with at latest late 11th century wall paintings. Services are held from from time to time. The church is open for visitors in the Summer (end March to end October) every day between 2pm and 4pm and in Winter (end October to end March) Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 2pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,035
Latest Expenditure
£20,907

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 139.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 139.1%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,035
£20,9070 / 14
2024
£14,062
£9,0250 / 17
2022
£11,986
£4,9350 / 19

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of S. Mary's Church

What does Friends Of S. Mary's Church do?

Remote ancient and restored Church with at latest late 11th century wall paintings. Services are held from from time to time. The church is open for visitors in the Summer (end March to end October) every day between 2pm and 4pm and in Winter (end October to end March) Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 2pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement.

How much income did Friends Of S. Mary's Church report in 2025?

Friends Of S. Mary's Church reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of S. Mary's Church registered as a charity?

Friends Of S. Mary's Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1998 as charity number 1069758. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Friends Of S. Mary's Church?

Friends Of S. Mary's Church is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of S. Mary's Church operate?

Friends Of S. Mary's Church operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of S. Mary's Church a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of S. Mary's Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069758.

Details

Address
Friends of St Mary's Church
7 Roman Crescent
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7TN
Registration Date
28 May 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3951002
Charity Number
1069758

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Trustees

Alan Brinsdon
Dawn Elizabeth Zielinski
Dr Susan Gattuso
Also governs 1 other charity
Jeremy Francis Whigham
Also governs 1 other charity
KEITH SANDLE
Peter James Wilgoss
Rev Stephen Linton Thorp
Vera Kathleen Gordon

Also Known As

  • Friends of St Mary's Church Houghton on the Hill

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