the prayer book society

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, other defined groups, and the general public. The Prayer Book Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Reading and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Fundraising

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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

Overall Efficiency 79.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 27.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

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