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St Paul's Theological Centre

The Charity that provides theological training for both lay and ordained students. It is part of St Mellitus College, one of the Church of England's theological Colleges. SPTC in particular is based at Holy Trinity Brompton Church in Knightsbridge.

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The Charity that provides theological training for both lay and ordained students. It is part of St Mellitus College, one of the Church of England's theological Colleges. SPTC in particular is based at Holy Trinity Brompton Church in Knightsbridge.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,113,676
Latest Expenditure
£2,558,764

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,413,371
Charitable Activities £1,657,049
Other Trading £0
Investments £43,256
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,514,533
Raising Funds £44,231
Governance £5,834
Grants to Institutions £108,109
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,113,676
£2,558,764£2,514,533£2,069,986£2,069,98632 / 10
2024
£2,890,594
£2,474,710£2,455,851£1,515,074£1,515,07431 / 10
2023
£2,829,212
£2,453,761£2,411,602£1,099,190£1,087,87034 / 10
2022
£2,820,419
£2,452,847£2,411,304£723,740£698,72637 / 10
2021
£1,990,156
£2,180,505£2,140,465£352,167£324,36136 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Paul's Theological Centre

What does St Paul's Theological Centre do?

The Charity that provides theological training for both lay and ordained students. It is part of St Mellitus College, one of the Church of England's theological Colleges. SPTC in particular is based at Holy Trinity Brompton Church in Knightsbridge.

How much income did St Paul's Theological Centre report in 2025?

St Paul's Theological Centre reported total income of £3.11m and reported expenditure of £2.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Paul's Theological Centre registered as a charity?

St Paul's Theological Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 2005 as charity number 1111609. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs St Paul's Theological Centre?

St Paul's Theological Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Paul's Theological Centre operate?

St Paul's Theological Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Paul's Theological Centre a registered charity?

Yes — St Paul's Theological Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111609.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
sptc.htb.org
Registration Date
10 October 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4018401
Charity Number
1111609

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9 November 2026
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