The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited
To support the activities of the General Church of The New Jerusalem (and its members) in the furtherance of its objects - to present, teach and maintain the doctrines of The New Jerusalem Church as contained in the writings of Emmanuel Swedenborg.
Activities & Mission
To support the activities of the General Church of The New Jerusalem (and its members) in the furtherance of its objects - to present, teach and maintain the doctrines of The New Jerusalem Church as contained in the writings of Emmanuel Swedenborg.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 365). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Colchester Society of the General Church of the New Jerusalem (organisation 230576)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £507,158 | £53,179 | £52,278 | £1,633,818 | £1,104,899 | 0 / 5 |
| 2024 | £63,507 | £54,609 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £58,153 | £56,104 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £58,653 | £64,822 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £202,968 | £199,095 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited
What does The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited do?
To support the activities of the General Church of The New Jerusalem (and its members) in the furtherance of its objects - to present, teach and maintain the doctrines of The New Jerusalem Church as contained in the writings of Emmanuel Swedenborg.
How much income did The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited report in 2025?
The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited reported total income of £507k and reported expenditure of £53k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited?
The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited has a program ratio of 10.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 365 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited registered as a charity?
The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1971 as charity number 263121. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited?
The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited operate?
The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The General Church Of The New Jerusalem Council Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263121.
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STONESFIELD
WITNEY
OX29 8QF
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