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St. Mary's Church, Watton

The charity is in the Parish of Watton and operates as a church, its website (www.stmaryswatton.org) shows opening hours, a full summary of activities and events. Income is derived from the generosity of the congregation, visitors/other benefactors, fund raising events and rental of the church premises. Income is spent on the running cost and upkeep of the church, missions and outreach.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is in the Parish of Watton and operates as a church, its website (www.stmaryswatton.org) shows opening hours, a full summary of activities and events. Income is derived from the generosity of the congregation, visitors/other benefactors, fund raising events and rental of the church premises. Income is spent on the running cost and upkeep of the church, missions and outreach.

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
£106,113
Latest Expenditure
£105,140

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.1%
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
£106,113
£105,1400 / 30
2024
£121,698
£113,4380 / 20
2023
£111,714
£104,1820 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St. Mary's Church, Watton

What does St. Mary's Church, Watton do?

The charity is in the Parish of Watton and operates as a church, its website (www.stmaryswatton.org) shows opening hours, a full summary of activities and events. Income is derived from the generosity of the congregation, visitors/other benefactors, fund raising events and rental of the church premises. Income is spent on the running cost and upkeep of the church, missions and outreach.

How much income did St. Mary's Church, Watton report in 2025?

St. Mary's Church, Watton reported total income of £106k and reported expenditure of £105k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St. Mary's Church, Watton registered as a charity?

St. Mary's Church, Watton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2023 as charity number 1203822. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs St. Mary's Church, Watton?

St. Mary's Church, Watton is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev David James Cossey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St. Mary's Church, Watton operate?

St. Mary's Church, Watton operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St. Mary's Church, Watton a registered charity?

Yes — St. Mary's Church, Watton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203822.

Details

Address
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
CHURCH ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
IP25 6DQ
Registration Date
3 July 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5217861
Charity Number
1203822

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Trustees

Rev David James Cossey Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Guy Turner
Also governs 2 other charities
Eileen Wendy Kittell
ELAINE VICTORIA RODGERS
GILLIAN MARY SMITH
JANET ROMA SELVEY
Linda Kathleen Benton
Also governs 2 other charities
MARGARET CATOR
MERVYN WILCOX
MICHAEL SELVEY
MIRJAM JOHANNA JOHNSON
Pamela Rose Burrows
PAUL DOUGLAS WEATHERILL
Rev CHRISTINA MARY MASON
Stephen Andrew Bibby
Also governs 2 other charities
VALERIE SEMLYEN
Weiwei Cui
Also governs 1 other charity
Wendy Ann Round

Sectors & Classifications

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