The Archbishops' Council
Notable UK charityEnabling, supporting, sustaining & advancing of the Church's:-worship, spiritual & numerical growth-engagement with social justice & environmental issues-work in education, lifelong learning & discipleship-selection, training and resourcing of people for public ministry & lay vocations-inherited fabric of buildings, to maintain & develop these for worship & community service.
Activities & Mission
Enabling, supporting, sustaining & advancing of the Church's:-worship, spiritual & numerical growth-engagement with social justice & environmental issues-work in education, lifelong learning & discipleship-selection, training and resourcing of people for public ministry & lay vocations-inherited fabric of buildings, to maintain & develop these for worship & community service.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £235,636,067 | £229,408,033 | £229,408,033 | £66,574,811 | £3,432,538 | 186 / 0 |
| 2023 | £186,036,537 | £182,447,488 | £182,447,488 | £56,512,059 | £2,784,136 | 178 / 0 |
| 2022 | £153,231,155 | £152,488,623 | £152,488,623 | £50,334,911 | £6,071,359 | 170 / 0 |
| 2021 | £128,092,018 | £128,742,626 | £128,742,626 | £53,546,004 | £8,073,882 | 162 / 0 |
| 2020 | £146,473,478 | £148,270,995 | £148,270,995 | £49,731,313 | £6,854,559 | 144 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Archbishops' Council
What does The Archbishops' Council do?
Enabling, supporting, sustaining & advancing of the Church's:-worship, spiritual & numerical growth-engagement with social justice & environmental issues-work in education, lifelong learning & discipleship-selection, training and resourcing of people for public ministry & lay vocations-inherited fabric of buildings, to maintain & develop these for worship & community service.
How much income did The Archbishops' Council report in 2024?
The Archbishops' Council reported total income of £235.64m and reported expenditure of £229.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Archbishops' Council?
The Archbishops' Council has a program ratio of 97.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Archbishops' Council registered as a charity?
The Archbishops' Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1999 as charity number 1074857. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Archbishops' Council?
The Archbishops' Council is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Archbishops' Council operate?
The Archbishops' Council operates across 2 areas: Isle Of Man and England.
Is The Archbishops' Council a registered charity?
Yes — The Archbishops' Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074857.
Details
GREAT SMITH STREET
LONDON
SW1P 3AZ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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