The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales
The Representative Body's key objectives and activities are:1. To manage its investments;2. To manage the ecclesiastical and secular property vested in the Representative Body for the uses and purposes of the Church in Wales;3. To oversee the work of St Michael's College;4. To provide an efficient and professional administrative service across a wide range of administrative functions.
Activities & Mission
The Representative Body's key objectives and activities are:1. To manage its investments;2. To manage the ecclesiastical and secular property vested in the Representative Body for the uses and purposes of the Church in Wales;3. To oversee the work of St Michael's College;4. To provide an efficient and professional administrative service across a wide range of administrative functions.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £21,996,000 | £28,639,000 | £25,360,000 | £927,187,000 | £526,928,000 | 116 / 0 |
| 2023 | £23,985,000 | £29,065,000 | £25,668,000 | £868,049,000 | £498,644,000 | 108 / 0 |
| 2022 | £22,030,000 | £27,739,000 | £24,458,000 | £830,289,000 | £475,000,000 | 116 / 0 |
| 2021 | £20,264,000 | £30,867,000 | £27,844,000 | £907,124,000 | £533,000,000 | 102 / 0 |
| 2020 | £18,862,000 | £29,149,000 | £26,043,000 | £803,791,000 | £477,000,000 | 100 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales
What does The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales do?
The Representative Body's key objectives and activities are:1. To manage its investments;2. To manage the ecclesiastical and secular property vested in the Representative Body for the uses and purposes of the Church in Wales;3. To oversee the work of St Michael's College;4. To provide an efficient and professional administrative service across a wide range of administrative functions.
How much income did The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales report in 2024?
The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales reported total income of £22.00m and reported expenditure of £28.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales?
The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales has a program ratio of 115.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales registered as a charity?
The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2011 as charity number 1142813. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales?
The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales is governed by a board of 23 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Medwin Hughes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales operate?
The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales a registered charity?
Yes — The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142813.
Details
CHURCH IN WALES
4TH FLOOR 2 CALLAGHAN SQUARE
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