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The National Churches Trust

The Charity's objects are to promote the conservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in the United Kingdom and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments, organs, bells in such churches; and to promote the building, enlargement and development of churches in the United Kingdom.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's objects are to promote the conservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in the United Kingdom and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments, organs, bells in such churches; and to promote the building, enlargement and development of churches in the United Kingdom.

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

Latest Income
£5,192,110
Latest Expenditure
£4,206,463

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,888,603
Charitable Activities £22,055
Other Trading £72,454
Investments £238,998
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,730,653
Raising Funds £475,810
Governance £42,170
Grants to Institutions £2,602,616
Other Expenditure £0

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
£5,192,110
£4,206,463£3,730,653£8,298,031£3,341,39622 / 2
2024
£3,715,305
£4,517,061£3,997,202£7,540,838£1,764,63425 / 3
2023
£5,004,687
£3,548,241£3,084,192£8,081,258£1,928,52721 / 2
2022
£2,818,574
£2,924,180£2,482,610£6,004,924£2,543,51216 / 1
2021
£6,547,128
£6,394,718£5,953,903£6,822,201£2,579,54315 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Churches Trust

What does The National Churches Trust do?

The Charity's objects are to promote the conservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in the United Kingdom and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments, organs, bells in such churches; and to promote the building, enlargement and development of churches in the United Kingdom.

How much income did The National Churches Trust report in 2025?

The National Churches Trust reported total income of £5.19m and reported expenditure of £4.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The National Churches Trust registered as a charity?

The National Churches Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2007 as charity number 1119845. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The National Churches Trust?

The National Churches Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Churches Trust operate?

The National Churches Trust operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The National Churches Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The National Churches Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119845.

Details

Address
National Churches Trust
7 Tufton Street
LONDON
SW1P 3QB
Registration Date
27 June 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4032675
Charity Number
1119845

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Trustees

CATHERINE DONNA MCDONALD
Catherine Marie Pepinster
Also governs 1 other charity
Deborah Jane Dance
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Nigel Hugh Walter
Also governs 1 other charity
GERALD MICHAEL NOLAN CORBETT
Also governs 1 other charity
Henry Julian Aglionby Stanford
Rev Canon Charles Kwaku-Odoi
Rev Scott Rennie
Rev Vivienne Frances Faull
Sarah Lesley Stewart
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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