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The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited

The trust supports the preservation of churches or chapels of any christian denomination in Norfolk or the dioceses of Norwich. The trust makes grants to parishes and congregations to repair restore and preserve christian churches and chapels.

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Activities & Mission

The trust supports the preservation of churches or chapels of any christian denomination in Norfolk or the dioceses of Norwich. The trust makes grants to parishes and congregations to repair restore and preserve christian churches and chapels.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£451,173
Latest Expenditure
£409,671

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £321,951
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £175,054
Investments £45,419
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £452,711
Raising Funds £118,486
Governance £10,388
Grants to Institutions £169,595
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
£451,173
£409,6710 / 20
2024
£492,280
£355,7270 / 25
2023
£494,216
£450,6430 / 37
2022
£542,424
£571,197£452,711£2,008,383£2,008,3834 / 22
2021
£320,501
£300,8360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited

What does The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited do?

The trust supports the preservation of churches or chapels of any christian denomination in Norfolk or the dioceses of Norwich. The trust makes grants to parishes and congregations to repair restore and preserve christian churches and chapels.

How much income did The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited report in 2025?

The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited reported total income of £451k and reported expenditure of £410k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited?

The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited has a program ratio of 83.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 1976 as charity number 271176. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited?

The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited operate?

The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271176.

Details

Address
WOOD FARM
FOXLEY ROAD
THEMELTHORPE
NORFOLK
NR20 5PU
Registration Date
23 April 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271176
Charity Number
271176

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Trustees

AMELIA LOUISE COURTAULD
COUNTESS OF LEICESTER SARAH ELIZABETH MARY LEICESTER
DELPHINE KATHELIJNE PROSPER STEEL
Dr John Maddison
Julian Lombe Taylor
MICHAEL JOHN SAYER
ROSABELLE BATT

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