The Church Houses

Also known as: Church Houses and Other Charities, Maria Cook Charity

Maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Watlington

Activities & Mission

Maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Watlington

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

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£30,240

Latest Expenditure

£27,076

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 89.5%

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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£30,240	£27,076	0 / 0
2023	£60,240	£92,816	0 / 0
2022	£22,066	£31,769	0 / 0
2021	£47,440	£13,636	0 / 0
2020	£15,964	£179,547	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Church Houses

What does The Church Houses do?

Maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Watlington

How much income did The Church Houses report in 2024?

The Church Houses reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Church Houses registered as a charity?

The Church Houses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 1967 as charity number 254252. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The Church Houses?

The Church Houses is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is REVD DANIEL THOMPSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Church Houses operate?

The Church Houses operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Church Houses a registered charity?

Yes — The Church Houses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254252.