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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,996,000
Latest Expenditure
£28,639,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,000
Charitable Activities £828,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £21,167,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £25,360,000
Raising Funds £3,279,000
Governance £389,000
Grants to Institutions £9,575,286
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
£21,996,000
£28,639,000£25,360,000£927,187,000£526,928,000116 / 0
2023
£23,985,000
£29,065,000£25,668,000£868,049,000£498,644,000108 / 0
2022
£22,030,000
£27,739,000£24,458,000£830,289,000£475,000,000116 / 0
2021
£20,264,000
£30,867,000£27,844,000£907,124,000£533,000,000102 / 0
2020
£18,862,000
£29,149,000£26,043,000£803,791,000£477,000,000100 / 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.

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 22 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

Address
THE REPRESENTATIVE BODY OF THE
CHURCH IN WALES
4TH FLOOR 2 CALLAGHAN SQUARE
CARDIFF
CF10 5BT
Registration Date
11 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5018107
Charity Number
1142813

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Trustees

Professor Medwin Hughes Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Clarke
Dr Elizabeth Heather Payne
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Hywel Parry-Smith
Elizabeth Thomas
Ian Stuart Loynd
Jane Heard
Judith Hayward
MICHAEL LAWLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicola Caroline Gibbons
Paul Russell Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
PETER DUNCAN KENNEDY
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Miriam Joanna Beecroft
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Anning
The Most Reverend Cherry Vann
Also governs 1 other charity
The Reverend Dr Adrian Morgan
Thomas Owen Saunders Lloyd
Also governs 2 other charities
Timothy James Llewelyn
Also governs 1 other charity
Venerable PAUL MACKNESS
Also governs 1 other charity

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