St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust

The charity's purpose is to ensure the preservation, maintenance and improvement of the Parish Church of St Wilfrid, Standish, and the surrounding churchyard. For income it seeks donations from the congregation and wider public, and welcomes legacies and bequests. With this income it funds major items of upkeep and repair that the parish finds necessary for this Grade 1 listed building.

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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.

Local Authority

Lancashire Wigan

Financial Information

Latest Income

£218,585

Latest Expenditure

£463,617

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 34.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 65.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £493,182

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £11,380

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,141

Raising Funds £32,780

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

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	£218,585	£463,617				0 / 0
2024	£504,562	£49,921	£17,141	£878,417	£266,698	0 / 0
2023	£85,272	£89,372				0 / 0
2022	£34,636	£34,259				0 / 0
2021	£24,285	£15,397				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust

What does St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust do?

How much income did St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust report in 2025?

St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust reported total income of £219k and reported expenditure of £464k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust registered as a charity?

St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 1994 as charity number 1040472. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust?

St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Andrew Holliday. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust operate?

St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Wigan.

Is St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust a registered charity?

Yes — St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040472.