The General Conference Of The New Church
Also known as: Swedenborg Movement
Activities are local churches; providing for young people; web development and the Purley project. The Conference's objectives, detailed in its Memorandum & Articles of Association, are for the purposes of religion of Receivers of the Doctrines of the New Church, signified by the New Jerusalem in the Revelation of John as contained in the Theological Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg
Activities & Mission
Activities are local churches; providing for young people; web development and the Purley project. The Conference's objectives, detailed in its Memorandum & Articles of Association, are for the purposes of religion of Receivers of the Doctrines of the New Church, signified by the New Jerusalem in the Revelation of John as contained in the Theological Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,500,000 | £1,513,000 | £1,193,000 | £35,359,000 | £8,711,000 | 21 / 20 |
| 2024 | £1,196,939 | £1,434,822 | £1,073,523 | £34,926,208 | £34,926,208 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,121,238 | £1,123,720 | £826,258 | £32,743,341 | £8,222,585 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £978,295 | £1,014,474 | £708,923 | £33,643,302 | £6,732,892 | 17 / 0 |
| 2021 | £920,315 | £936,763 | £668,925 | £31,063,395 | £31,063,395 | 17 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The General Conference Of The New Church
What does The General Conference Of The New Church do?
Activities are local churches; providing for young people; web development and the Purley project. The Conference's objectives, detailed in its Memorandum & Articles of Association, are for the purposes of religion of Receivers of the Doctrines of the New Church, signified by the New Jerusalem in the Revelation of John as contained in the Theological Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg
How much income did The General Conference Of The New Church report in 2025?
The General Conference Of The New Church reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The General Conference Of The New Church?
The General Conference Of The New Church has a program ratio of 79.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The General Conference Of The New Church registered as a charity?
The General Conference Of The New Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 1967 as charity number 253206. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The General Conference Of The New Church?
The General Conference Of The New Church is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret Langslow Cowie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The General Conference Of The New Church operate?
The General Conference Of The New Church operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is The General Conference Of The New Church a registered charity?
Yes — The General Conference Of The New Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 253206.
Details
Purley Chase Lane
Mancetter
Atherstone
CV9 2RQ
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Also Known As
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- 30 July 2026
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