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The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education

Also known as: The National Society (church of England) for Promoting Religious Education, The National Society

The objects of the Society shall be the promotion, encouragement and support of education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, in England and Wales, and in any other part of the world where the Church of England or churches in communion with it may work.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Society shall be the promotion, encouragement and support of education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, in England and Wales, and in any other part of the world where the Church of England or churches in communion with it may work.

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
£9,997,069
Latest Expenditure
£9,359,780

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 47.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,304,641
Charitable Activities £1,106,200
Other Trading £5,055,067
Investments £528,849
Other Income £2,312

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,447,395
Raising Funds £42,347
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,870,038

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Archbishop of York Youth Trust (organisation 4044718)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£9,997,069
£9,359,780£4,447,395£14,136,560£12,792,81355 / 0
2023
£5,778,197
£5,838,983£2,506,650£13,650,962£12,793,98545 / 0
2022
£3,386,191
£3,985,481£2,589,030£13,680,003£12,970,32030 / 0
2021
£1,547,169
£1,828,477£1,311,319£16,158,620£15,437,05122 / 0
2020
£1,452,658
£1,425,967£1,003,754£14,929,727£14,929,72711 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education

What does The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education do?

The objects of the Society shall be the promotion, encouragement and support of education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, in England and Wales, and in any other part of the world where the Church of England or churches in communion with it may work.

How much income did The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education report in 2024?

The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education reported total income of £10.00m and reported expenditure of £9.36m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education?

The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education has a program ratio of 44.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education registered as a charity?

The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 1966 as charity number 313070. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education?

The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education operate?

The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education a registered charity?

Yes — The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313070.

Details

Address
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY
CHURCH HOUSE
GREAT SMITH STREET
LONDON
SW1P 3BL
Registration Date
26 August 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313070
Charity Number
313070

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Trustees

Bishop Jonathan Frost
Canon Rachel Howie
Christopher Robert Penn
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Grahame Davies
Jean Noel Ezingeard
MARION PLANT
Rev Mary Stallard
REVD CANON PETER BALLARD
ROSEMARY JANE LYON
Sonia Thompson
Also governs 2 other charities
The Ven Douglas James Dettmer
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The National Society (church of England) for Promoting Religious Education
  • The National Society

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