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The Friends Of Widford Church

Raising funds for the maintenance of the fabric of Widford Parish Church and the Churchyards and their enhancement and improvement.

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Activities & Mission

Raising funds for the maintenance of the fabric of Widford Parish Church and the Churchyards and their enhancement and improvement.

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
£27,645
Latest Expenditure
£1,259

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 4.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 4.6%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£27,645
£1,2590 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Widford Church

What does The Friends Of Widford Church do?

Raising funds for the maintenance of the fabric of Widford Parish Church and the Churchyards and their enhancement and improvement.

How much income did The Friends Of Widford Church report in 2025?

The Friends Of Widford Church reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Widford Church registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Widford Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1979 as charity number 278965. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Widford Church?

The Friends Of Widford Church is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is HUGH O'REILLY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Widford Church operate?

The Friends Of Widford Church operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Widford Church a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Widford Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278965.

Details

Address
Elia Cottage
Wareside
Ware
SG12 7RB
Registration Date
17 December 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
278965
Charity Number
278965

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Trustees

HUGH O'REILLY Chair
FRANCES LUCK
GILDA DETERDING
JILL CAROLYN BUCK
Joanna Minturn Birkett
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Richard Robinson
Kerry Ann Holt
REV MARK PHILIP DUNSTAN
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Sara Saunders

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14 May 2026
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