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The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care

Also known as: The Aid Fund

To assist Christian Scientists of small means to pay for Christian Science nursing care

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Activities & Mission

To assist Christian Scientists of small means to pay for Christian Science nursing care

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£211,738
Latest Expenditure
£614,650

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 27% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Health 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 £736,407
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £115,547
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £541,300
Raising Funds £35,616
Governance £9,000
Grants to Institutions £69,714
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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Charity for the Christian Science Society, Wakefield (organisation 243690)
  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — The J L Brisley Charitable Trust (organisation 1054469)
  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — First Church of Christ Scientist Tunbridge Wells (organisation 1027429)
  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — Christian Science Society, Eastbourne (organisation 5063408)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£211,738
£614,6500 / 0
2024
£851,954
£576,916£541,300£5,691,543£5,213,8430 / 0
2023
£277,707
£299,3520 / 0
2022
£554,727
£213,424£183,265£4,803,437£4,362,1870 / 0
2021
£459,085
£607,7270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care

What does The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care do?

To assist Christian Scientists of small means to pay for Christian Science nursing care

How much income did The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care report in 2025?

The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care reported total income of £212k and reported expenditure of £615k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care?

The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care has a program ratio of 63.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care registered as a charity?

The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1979 as charity number 277849. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care?

The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care operate?

The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care operates across 7 areas, including Guernsey, Ireland, Isle Of Man and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care a registered charity?

Yes — The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277849.

Details

Address
The Aid Fund
PO Box 98
COCKERMOUTH
Cumbria
CA13 3BL
Registration Date
2 July 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
277849
Charity Number
277849

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Trustees

ANTOINETTE GLYNN
Also governs 2 other charities
Pamela Rigby
VALERIE MALLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Wendy Carter
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Aid Fund

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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