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The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford

Also known as: Essex Clergy Charity, The Essex Clergy Charity, The Essex Clergy Charity Corporation, The Lmdc Charity

The prime purpose is to provide financial assistance to "poor clergy" throughout the Chelmsford Diocese. This includes those whose own parents are now among their dependants. Support extends into retirement and-after death-continues to provide grants for surviving spouses and dependant children.

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Activities & Mission

The prime purpose is to provide financial assistance to "poor clergy" throughout the Chelmsford Diocese. This includes those whose own parents are now among their dependants. Support extends into retirement and-after death-continues to provide grants for surviving spouses and dependant children.

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 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£40,429
Latest Expenditure
£35,043

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£40,429
£35,0430 / 0
2024
£37,538
£39,8280 / 0
2023
£40,494
£39,9590 / 0
2022
£39,566
£40,0120 / 0
2021
£40,474
£47,1960 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford

What does The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford do?

The prime purpose is to provide financial assistance to "poor clergy" throughout the Chelmsford Diocese. This includes those whose own parents are now among their dependants. Support extends into retirement and-after death-continues to provide grants for surviving spouses and dependant children.

How much income did The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford report in 2025?

The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford registered as a charity?

The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1966 as charity number 239238. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford?

The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford operate?

The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford operates across 8 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Essex, Havering and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford a registered charity?

Yes — The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 239238.

Details

Address
53 NEW STREET
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM1 1AT
Registration Date
5 October 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
239238
Charity Number
239238

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Trustees

Canon Robert Hammond
Christine Horton
Malcolm Frederick Dulwich
Rev Nicholas Rowan
Rt Rev Dr Gulnar Eleanor Francis-Dehqani
Also governs 2 other charities
The Venerable Ruth Patten
Also governs 1 other charity
Ven Rev Jonathan Croucher
Ven Rev Kate Peacock
Ven Rev Michael Power
Ven Susan Joyce Lucas
Ven. Christopher Burke
Very Revd Jessica Heloise Martin
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Essex Clergy Charity
  • The Essex Clergy Charity
  • The Essex Clergy Charity Corporation
  • The Lmdc Charity

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14 May 2026
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