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Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust

The trust will achieve its charitable purposes by providing a course in training for spiritual directors, providing a confidential access service for those seeking spiritual direction, organising meetings and opportunities for CPD for practising spiritual directors and ensuring supervision is available and that spiritual directors hold themselves to the highest ethical standards.

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Activities & Mission

The trust will achieve its charitable purposes by providing a course in training for spiritual directors, providing a confidential access service for those seeking spiritual direction, organising meetings and opportunities for CPD for practising spiritual directors and ensuring supervision is available and that spiritual directors hold themselves to the highest ethical standards.

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
£13,207
Latest Expenditure
£12,124

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.8%
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
£13,207
£12,1240 / 5
2024
£14,153
£13,0550 / 5
2023
£14,932
£11,4950 / 4
2022
£13,800
£12,2900 / 2
2021
£10,788
£00 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust

What does Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust do?

The trust will achieve its charitable purposes by providing a course in training for spiritual directors, providing a confidential access service for those seeking spiritual direction, organising meetings and opportunities for CPD for practising spiritual directors and ensuring supervision is available and that spiritual directors hold themselves to the highest ethical standards.

How much income did Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust report in 2025?

Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust registered as a charity?

Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2020 as charity number 1187445. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust?

Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lynda Fisher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust operate?

Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187445.

Details

Address
6 Wellington Terrace
Ruddle
NEWNHAM
Gloucestershire
GL14 1DT
Registration Date
20 January 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5147287
Charity Number
1187445

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Trustees

Lynda Fisher Chair
David George Bason
Mary Smith
Rev Ann Veronica Marsham Morris
Rev David Vonberg
Rev Liz Palin
Rosie Halford

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