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The Friends Of Cressing Temple

Also known as: The Friends of Cressing Temple Gardens

To conserve, enhance and develop the buildings, gardens and historic site at Cressing Temple, as a unique historical, social, horticultural and educational record and resource; and to support Essex County Council in this objective, for the benefit of the people of Essex.

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Activities & Mission

To conserve, enhance and develop the buildings, gardens and historic site at Cressing Temple, as a unique historical, social, horticultural and educational record and resource; and to support Essex County Council in this objective, for the benefit of the people of Essex.

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

Latest Income
£42,538
Latest Expenditure
£28,818

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.7%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£42,538
£28,8180 / 60
2023
£47,581
£44,7870 / 39
2022
£32,268
£25,4410 / 38
2021
£24,023
£26,0110 / 37
2020
£28,258
£27,1540 / 47

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Cressing Temple

What does The Friends Of Cressing Temple do?

To conserve, enhance and develop the buildings, gardens and historic site at Cressing Temple, as a unique historical, social, horticultural and educational record and resource; and to support Essex County Council in this objective, for the benefit of the people of Essex.

How much income did The Friends Of Cressing Temple report in 2024?

The Friends Of Cressing Temple reported total income of £43k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Cressing Temple registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Cressing Temple was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2016 as charity number 1166431. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Cressing Temple?

The Friends Of Cressing Temple is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUZANNE MARY LOWE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Cressing Temple operate?

The Friends Of Cressing Temple operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Cressing Temple a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Cressing Temple is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166431.

Details

Address
Cressing Temple
Witham Road
Cressing
BRAINTREE
Essex
CM77 8PD
Registration Date
8 April 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5067896
Charity Number
1166431

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Trustees

SUZANNE MARY LOWE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
David Andrews
JANE PALMER
Lesley Jean Killin
Also governs 1 other charity
Monika Curry
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Friends of Cressing Temple Gardens

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