Somerset Churches Trust
Also known as: Friends of Somerset Churches and Chapels, Fscc
Restoration, preservation and repair of churches, chapels in the historic County of Somerset.
Activities & Mission
Restoration, preservation and repair of churches, chapels in the historic County of Somerset.
Grants
Somerset Churches Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £7,842
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- 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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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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £26,913 | £7,842 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £28,619 | £16,890 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £70,755 | £25,582 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £27,461 | £15,232 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £33,328 | £27,665 | 0 / 28 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Churches Trust
What does Somerset Churches Trust do?
Restoration, preservation and repair of churches, chapels in the historic County of Somerset.
How much income did Somerset Churches Trust report in 2025?
Somerset Churches Trust reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Somerset Churches Trust registered as a charity?
Somerset Churches Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1996 as charity number 1055840. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Somerset Churches Trust?
Somerset Churches Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr AXEL ANTHONY PALMER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Somerset Churches Trust operate?
Somerset Churches Trust operates across 3 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, North Somerset and Somerset.
Is Somerset Churches Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Somerset Churches Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055840.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Friends of Somerset Churches and Chapels
- Fscc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated