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Ottery Church Corporation

The Ottery Church Corporation was set up by King Henry VIII who issued letters patent on the 24th of December 1545. The charity now exists in order to maintain the fabric and churchyard of St Marys Church in Ottery St Mary in close collaboration with the Parochial Church Council.

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Activities & Mission

The Ottery Church Corporation was set up by King Henry VIII who issued letters patent on the 24th of December 1545. The charity now exists in order to maintain the fabric and churchyard of St Marys Church in Ottery St Mary in close collaboration with the Parochial Church Council.

Grants

Ottery Church Corporation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£186,294
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£20,633
Latest Expenditure
£186,294

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 902.9%
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
£20,633
£186,2940 / 6
2024
£12,696
£26,0130 / 6
2023
£13,150
£101,5000 / 4
2022
£37,061
£66,4930 / 6
2021
£158,221
£56,0190 / 7

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Frequently asked questions about Ottery Church Corporation

What does Ottery Church Corporation do?

The Ottery Church Corporation was set up by King Henry VIII who issued letters patent on the 24th of December 1545. The charity now exists in order to maintain the fabric and churchyard of St Marys Church in Ottery St Mary in close collaboration with the Parochial Church Council.

How much income did Ottery Church Corporation report in 2025?

Ottery Church Corporation reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £186k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ottery Church Corporation registered as a charity?

Ottery Church Corporation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 1996 as charity number 1055574. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Ottery Church Corporation?

Ottery Church Corporation 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 Ottery Church Corporation operate?

Ottery Church Corporation operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ottery Church Corporation a registered charity?

Yes — Ottery Church Corporation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055574.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 May 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055574
Charity Number
1055574

Trustees

ELIZABETH TAPPER
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma WOOD
Ian David Godfrey
Simon Lowne

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