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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £9,997,069 | £9,359,780 | £4,447,395 | £14,136,560 | £12,792,813 | 55 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,778,197 | £5,838,983 | £2,506,650 | £13,650,962 | £12,793,985 | 45 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,386,191 | £3,985,481 | £2,589,030 | £13,680,003 | £12,970,320 | 30 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,547,169 | £1,828,477 | £1,311,319 | £16,158,620 | £15,437,051 | 22 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,452,658 | £1,425,967 | £1,003,754 | £14,929,727 | £14,929,727 | 11 / 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
CHURCH HOUSE
GREAT SMITH STREET
LONDON
SW1P 3BL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The National Society (church of England) for Promoting Religious Education
- The National Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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