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Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust

The charity raises money to make grants for the maintenance and repair of historic churches of all Christian denominations in the County of Gloucestershire.

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Activities & Mission

The charity raises money to make grants for the maintenance and repair of historic churches of all Christian denominations in the County of Gloucestershire.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£266,278
Latest Expenditure
£153,372

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 57.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 57.6%
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
£266,278
£153,3720 / 15
2024
£230,095
£158,9200 / 8
2023
£160,465
£147,7690 / 12
2022
£145,423
£171,0590 / 6
2021
£245,801
£185,0510 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust

What does Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust do?

The charity raises money to make grants for the maintenance and repair of historic churches of all Christian denominations in the County of Gloucestershire.

How much income did Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust report in 2025?

Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust reported total income of £266k and reported expenditure of £153k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust registered as a charity?

Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 2007 as charity number 1120266. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust?

Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust operate?

Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120266.

Details

Address
Wenn Townsend
5 Gosditch Street
Cirencester
GL7 2AG
Registration Date
26 July 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4027718
Charity Number
1120266

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Trustees

DAVID GORDON KINGSMILL
Also governs 1 other charity
JONATHAN MACKECHNIE-JARVIS
Patricia Broadfoot
Ray Singleton
Susan Pearce

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