Society Of Friends - Charney Manor
The primary activity of Charney Manor is as a residential Conference and Retreat Centre. Organised programmes explore approaches to prayer and the Bible; personal relationships as a path to spiritual growth; interfaith dialogue; concern for the world; aspects of the arts.
Activities & Mission
The primary activity of Charney Manor is as a residential Conference and Retreat Centre. Organised programmes explore approaches to prayer and the Bible; personal relationships as a path to spiritual growth; interfaith dialogue; concern for the world; aspects of the arts.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £600,688 | £707,669 | £707,669 | £1,452,078 | £180,000 | 15 / 1 |
| 2023 | £653,484 | £708,961 | £708,961 | £1,552,386 | £1,160,798 | 15 / 3 |
| 2022 | £552,387 | £646,963 | £646,963 | £1,590,135 | £1,216,275 | 16 / 0 |
| 2021 | £427,120 | £400,706 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £291,200 | £355,242 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Society Of Friends - Charney Manor
What does Society Of Friends - Charney Manor do?
The primary activity of Charney Manor is as a residential Conference and Retreat Centre. Organised programmes explore approaches to prayer and the Bible; personal relationships as a path to spiritual growth; interfaith dialogue; concern for the world; aspects of the arts.
How much income did Society Of Friends - Charney Manor report in 2024?
Society Of Friends - Charney Manor reported total income of £601k and reported expenditure of £708k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Society Of Friends - Charney Manor?
Society Of Friends - Charney Manor has a program ratio of 117.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Society Of Friends - Charney Manor registered as a charity?
Society Of Friends - Charney Manor was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1965 as charity number 237267. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Society Of Friends - Charney Manor?
Society Of Friends - Charney Manor is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Society Of Friends - Charney Manor operate?
Society Of Friends - Charney Manor operates across 7 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Society Of Friends - Charney Manor a registered charity?
Yes — Society Of Friends - Charney Manor is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 237267.
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Charney Bassett
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OX12 0EJ
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