The Prayer Book Society

Promotes use and understanding of the Book of Common Prayer centrally to worship and doctrine of the Church of England (and other Anglican tradition Churches) and its use for regular worship including main Sunday services and occasional services e.g. Baptism, Confirmation, weddings, funerals. Works to ensure that all ordinands are familiar with it and to introduce it to children and young people.

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£394,251

Latest Expenditure

£407,619

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 27.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £979,522

Charitable Activities £1,848

Other Trading £21,850

Investments £32,608

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £212,043

Raising Funds £55,738

Governance £17,299

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.

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
2024	£394,251	£407,619				0 / 35
2023	£332,130	£407,866				0 / 125
2022	£235,353	£362,617				0 / 1
2021	£1,035,828	£267,781	£212,043	£2,229,170	£1,819,097	5 / 1
2020	£210,032	£230,314				0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Prayer Book Society

What does The Prayer Book Society do?

How much income did The Prayer Book Society report in 2024?

The Prayer Book Society reported total income of £394k and reported expenditure of £408k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Prayer Book Society?

The Prayer Book Society has a program ratio of 20.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Prayer Book Society registered as a charity?

The Prayer Book Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 2003 as charity number 1099295. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Prayer Book Society?

The Prayer Book Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRADLEY FRANCIS SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Prayer Book Society operate?

The Prayer Book Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Prayer Book Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Prayer Book Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099295.