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The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea

Also known as: The Friends of St Mary's Church, Shoreham by Sea

Raising funds for the preservation of a Grade 1 Listed Church

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Activities & Mission

Raising funds for the preservation of a Grade 1 Listed Church

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
£119,175
Latest Expenditure
£17,148

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 14.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 14.4%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£119,175
£17,1480 / 5
2023
£25,867
£16,9980 / 6
2022
£14,104
£9,4600 / 4
2021
£19,255
£37,3960 / 4
2020
£20,500
£37,7820 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea

What does The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea do?

Raising funds for the preservation of a Grade 1 Listed Church

How much income did The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea report in 2024?

The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea reported total income of £119k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea registered as a charity?

The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 1980 as charity number 280315. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea?

The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea operate?

The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280315.

Details

Address
Shoreham Parish Centre
1 New Road
SHOREHAM-BY-SEA
West Sussex
BN43 6RA
Registration Date
10 July 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280315
Charity Number
280315

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Trustees

Edward Downes
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Dominic Fenton
Sarah Harrison

Also Known As

  • The Friends of St Mary's Church, Shoreham by Sea

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