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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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Activities & Mission

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.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£504,562
Latest Expenditure
£49,921

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 34.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 65.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Facilities 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 £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 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£504,562
£49,921£17,141£878,417£266,6980 / 0
2023
£85,272
£89,3720 / 0
2022
£34,636
£34,2590 / 0
2021
£24,285
£15,3970 / 0
2020
£13,264
£56,9480 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust

What does St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust do?

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.

How much income did St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust report in 2024?

St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust reported total income of £505k and reported expenditure of £50k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust?

St Wilfrid's Standish Church Trust has a program ratio of 3.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.

Details

Address
Standish St Wilfrids Parish Hall
Church Street
Standish
Wigan
Lancashire
WN6 0JT
Registration Date
26 August 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1040472
Charity Number
1040472

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