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St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust

The trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.

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Activities & Mission

The trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.

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
£17,646
Latest Expenditure
£123,807

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 701.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 701.6%
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
£17,646
£123,8070 / 8
2024
£17,348
£6,9420 / 12
2023
£15,636
£3,0570 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust

What does St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust do?

The trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.

How much income did St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust report in 2025?

St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £124k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust registered as a charity?

St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1978 as charity number 276501. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust?

St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust operate?

St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276501.

Details

Address
Church House
Churchyard
HITCHIN
Hertfordshire
SG5 1HP
Registration Date
5 October 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
276501
Charity Number
276501

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Trustees

Anne Elizabeth Marguerite Senechal MA
Also governs 2 other charities
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JEREMY JOHN SEAMAN HILL
Jonathan Russell Drinkwater Read
KEITH RICHARD HOSKINS
Rev Christopher E Bunce
STEPHEN VINCENT PIKE
Susan Glenys Bathmaker

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