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Spiritualists' National Union Trust

Also known as: Snu Trust

The Trust provides financial support for churches affiliated/associated with the Spiritualists'National Union for the advancement of the religion of Spiritualism for public benefit. The Trust provides advances to its member churches to finance the building of new (or repair of existing) church buildings, which provides a facility for members of the public to worship the religion of Spiritual

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Activities & Mission

The Trust provides financial support for churches affiliated/associated with the Spiritualists'National Union for the advancement of the religion of Spiritualism for public benefit. The Trust provides advances to its member churches to finance the building of new (or repair of existing) church buildings, which provides a facility for members of the public to worship the religion of Spiritual

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£568,819
Latest Expenditure
£546,332

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% 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

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £18,028
Other Trading £74,180
Investments £476,611
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £484,985
Raising Funds £61,347
Governance £49,493
Grants to Institutions £6,306
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£568,819
£546,332£484,985£4,997,080£4,997,0803 / 0
2023
£527,242
£460,920£404,396£3,965,522£3,965,5223 / 0
2022
£481,388
£380,1240 / 0
2021
£450,988
£355,7670 / 0
2020
£411,055
£367,5090 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spiritualists' National Union Trust

What does Spiritualists' National Union Trust do?

The Trust provides financial support for churches affiliated/associated with the Spiritualists'National Union for the advancement of the religion of Spiritualism for public benefit. The Trust provides advances to its member churches to finance the building of new (or repair of existing) church buildings, which provides a facility for members of the public to worship the religion of Spiritual

How much income did Spiritualists' National Union Trust report in 2024?

Spiritualists' National Union Trust reported total income of £569k and reported expenditure of £546k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Spiritualists' National Union Trust?

Spiritualists' National Union Trust has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Spiritualists' National Union Trust registered as a charity?

Spiritualists' National Union Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2019 as charity number 1182379. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Spiritualists' National Union Trust?

Spiritualists' National Union Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spiritualists' National Union Trust operate?

Spiritualists' National Union Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Spiritualists' National Union Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Spiritualists' National Union Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182379.

Details

Address
BURTON END LODGE
STANSTED HALL
STANSTED
ESSEX
CM24 8UD
Registration Date
7 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124052
Charity Number
1182379

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Trustees

Desmond Peter Beaumont
KENNETH SMITH
Myrrha Marie Hibbert
Pat Seymour
Richard Joseph Cullen
Timothy Coombe

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • Snu Trust

Data & trust

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