The Devon Historic Churches Trust
The Trust makes grants to organisations to help with the costs of maintenance and repairs of places of worship and provides advocacy, advice and information to applicants about other sources of funding which may be available.
Activities & Mission
The Trust makes grants to organisations to help with the costs of maintenance and repairs of places of worship and provides advocacy, advice and information to applicants about other sources of funding which may be available.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 133). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £84,825 | £121,577 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2024 | £93,282 | £103,975 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £126,925 | £82,071 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £93,746 | £71,755 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £1,350,447 | £550 | £0 | £1,350,447 | £0 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Devon Historic Churches Trust
What does The Devon Historic Churches Trust do?
The Trust makes grants to organisations to help with the costs of maintenance and repairs of places of worship and provides advocacy, advice and information to applicants about other sources of funding which may be available.
How much income did The Devon Historic Churches Trust report in 2025?
The Devon Historic Churches Trust reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £122k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Devon Historic Churches Trust?
The Devon Historic Churches Trust has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Devon Historic Churches Trust registered as a charity?
The Devon Historic Churches Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 2020 as charity number 1189807. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Devon Historic Churches Trust?
The Devon Historic Churches Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Devon Historic Churches Trust operate?
The Devon Historic Churches Trust operates across 3 areas: Devon, Plymouth City and Torbay.
Is The Devon Historic Churches Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Devon Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189807.
Details
Hele Farm
Bovey Tracey
Hennock
NEWTON ABBOT
TQ13 9PP
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