The Church Lands

Also known as: St Albans Church Lands, The Church Lands Charity

Providing funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Churches of St Peters, St Lukes and St Pauls

Activities & Mission

Providing funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Churches of St Peters, St Lukes and St Pauls

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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£848,695

Latest Expenditure

£749,099

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 60.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 37.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Heritage 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 £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £848,695

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £451,660

Raising Funds £276,526

Governance £6,660

Grants to Institutions £445,000

Other Expenditure £20,913

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£848,695	£749,099	£451,660	£13,811,553	£50,000	0 / 0
2024	£828,837	£741,036	£466,760	£13,430,072	£779,795	0 / 0
2023	£1,001,963	£738,461	£440,000	£13,342,271	£13,342,271	0 / 0
2021	£708,892	£534,571	£335,000	£16,747,582	£50,000	0 / 0
2020	£671,320	£630,436	£380,000	£15,803,456	£399,709	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Church Lands

What does The Church Lands do?

Providing funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Churches of St Peters, St Lukes and St Pauls

How much income did The Church Lands report in 2025?

The Church Lands reported total income of £849k and reported expenditure of £749k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Church Lands?

The Church Lands has a program ratio of 53.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Church Lands registered as a charity?

The Church Lands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 1962 as charity number 211409. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Church Lands?

The Church Lands is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Malcolm Olver. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Church Lands operate?

The Church Lands operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Church Lands a registered charity?

Yes — The Church Lands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211409.