The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust

Also known as: Northumbria Historic Churches Trust

Assists with the conservation of churches of historic or architectural value in the Anglican dioceses of Durham and Newcastle, mainly through providing financial assistance towards the cost of repairs. Churches may be of any Christian denomination.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Local Authority

Darlington Durham Gateshead Hartlepool Newcastle Upon Tyne City North Tyneside Northumberland South Tyneside Stockton-on-tees Sunderland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£456,054

Latest Expenditure

£240,061

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 89.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 12.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,414,104

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £88,624

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £235,174

Raising Funds £28,685

Governance £4,410

Grants to Institutions £219,366

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£456,054	£240,061				0 / 0
2024	£1,502,728	£263,859	£235,174	£4,323,136	£4,323,136	1 / 0
2023	£2,753,022	£88,030	£84,628	£2,959,275	£2,959,275	1 / 0
2022	£23,035	£61,586				0 / 0
2021	£23,882	£50,739				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust

What does The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust do?

How much income did The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust report in 2025?

The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust reported total income of £456k and reported expenditure of £240k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust registered as a charity?

The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 1981 as charity number 511314. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust?

The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Philip Palmer Anderson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust operate?

The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 511314.