the prayer book society
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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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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
THE STUDIO
COPYHOLD FARM
LADY GROVE
GORING HEATH
READING
RG8 7RT
COPYHOLD FARM
LADY GROVE
GORING HEATH
READING
RG8 7RT
Email
pbs.admin@pbs.org.ukWebsite
www.pbs.org.ukRegistration Date
5 September 2003
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
4001797
Charity Number
1099295
Trustees
PAUL MEITNER
Rev Stephen Edmonds
The Revd Dr Daniel Robert Newman
Iain Richard Johnson Milne
Jonathan David Riding
Rev Adam Gaunt
BRADLEY FRANCIS SMITH
Christopher Hancock
Fiona Rosen
Rev Rebecca Jane Swyer
Johanna Kershaw