General Trust Fund Of The Church Union
Also known as: The Church Union
The Charity publishes an in-house magazine The Church Observer, the magazine "Together", sponsors a number of annual lectures, operates a Website, publishes books under its Tufton Books imprint and seeks to uphold Catholic doctrine, worship, order and discipline in the Church, by renewing and extending Catholic faith and practice in the Church of England and elsewhere.
Activities & Mission
The Charity publishes an in-house magazine The Church Observer, the magazine "Together", sponsors a number of annual lectures, operates a Website, publishes books under its Tufton Books imprint and seeks to uphold Catholic doctrine, worship, order and discipline in the Church, by renewing and extending Catholic faith and practice in the Church of England and elsewhere.
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
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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 | £87,326 | £99,736 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £95,688 | £116,352 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £98,181 | £64,856 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £98,181 | £64,856 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £105,614 | £99,886 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about General Trust Fund Of The Church Union
What does General Trust Fund Of The Church Union do?
The Charity publishes an in-house magazine The Church Observer, the magazine "Together", sponsors a number of annual lectures, operates a Website, publishes books under its Tufton Books imprint and seeks to uphold Catholic doctrine, worship, order and discipline in the Church, by renewing and extending Catholic faith and practice in the Church of England and elsewhere.
How much income did General Trust Fund Of The Church Union report in 2024?
General Trust Fund Of The Church Union reported total income of £87k and reported expenditure of £100k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was General Trust Fund Of The Church Union registered as a charity?
General Trust Fund Of The Church Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1966 as charity number 243535. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs General Trust Fund Of The Church Union?
General Trust Fund Of The Church Union is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Father Darren Smith SSC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does General Trust Fund Of The Church Union operate?
General Trust Fund Of The Church Union operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is General Trust Fund Of The Church Union a registered charity?
Yes — General Trust Fund Of The Church Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 243535.
Details
16 Commercial Street
BIRMINGHAM
B1 1RS
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- 14 May 2026
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