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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.

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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.

Grants

General Trust Fund Of The Church Union makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£75,630
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, religious activities and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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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
£158,784
Latest Expenditure
£75,630

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 47.6%
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
£158,784
£75,6300 / 10
2024
£87,326
£99,7360 / 4
2023
£95,688
£116,3520 / 10
2022
£98,181
£64,8560 / 0
2021
£98,181
£64,8560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

General Trust Fund Of The Church Union reported total income of £159k and reported expenditure of £76k for the financial year ending 2025, 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 September 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
243535
Charity Number
243535

Trustees

Claire Denston Epsom
Father David Benjamin Fisher
Also governs 3 other charities
FATHER MARTIN ENNIS SSC
Also governs 1 other charity
FATHER STEVEN KIRK
Fr Tom Davis
MARY ELIZABETH MOORE
Also governs 1 other charity
THE RIGHT REVD MARTYN JARRETT SSC

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Church Union

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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