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The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund

The object of the Fund shall be the advancement of the Christian religion by the provision of support for the establishment and maintenance of bishoprics within or closely associated with the Anglican Communion in any area of the world outside the United Kingdom.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Fund shall be the advancement of the Christian religion by the provision of support for the establishment and maintenance of bishoprics within or closely associated with the Anglican Communion in any area of the world outside 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
£514,002
Latest Expenditure
£376,545

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £514,002
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £376,545
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,801
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£514,002
£376,545£376,545£18,148,673£156,9990 / 0
2023
£498,998
£436,4100 / 0
2022
£473,088
£446,5720 / 0
2021
£456,759
£644,2820 / 0
2020
£450,181
£330,8790 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund

What does The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund do?

The object of the Fund shall be the advancement of the Christian religion by the provision of support for the establishment and maintenance of bishoprics within or closely associated with the Anglican Communion in any area of the world outside the United Kingdom.

How much income did The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund report in 2024?

The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund reported total income of £514k and reported expenditure of £377k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund registered as a charity?

The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1965 as charity number 245334. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund?

The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund 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 Overseas Bishoprics' Fund operate?

The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Overseas Bishoprics' Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245334.

Details

Address
FINANCE AND RESOURCES DIVISION
CHURCH HOUSE
GREAT SMITH STREET
LONDON
SW1P 3AZ
Registration Date
3 November 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
245334
Charity Number
245334

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Trustees

Bishop Anthony Poggo
Canon Andrew James Roberts MBE
Dr Liyanaarachchige Sanjeevani Ranjana Perera
Edward Graham Mellish Chaplin
Fiona Janice Proud
Rev Davidson Samuel Solanki
Rev Mark Oxbrow
Also governs 2 other charities
Rt Revd Dr Gulnar Eleanor Francis-Dehqani
Also governs 2 other charities
Sarah Louise Newnham

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