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The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith

Also known as: The Christian Faith Society, S a C F

The society was founded in 1691 and recieved its Royal Charter in 1794. The society contributes towards training and religious instruction for clergy and laity of Anglican dioceses in the West Indies and the Indian Ocean.

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Activities & Mission

The society was founded in 1691 and recieved its Royal Charter in 1794. The society contributes towards training and religious instruction for clergy and laity of Anglican dioceses in the West Indies and the Indian Ocean.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£70,992
Latest Expenditure
£103,836

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 146.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 146.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£70,992
£103,8360 / 0
2024
£71,249
£39,0660 / 0
2023
£64,064
£68,7210 / 0
2022
£52,074
£69,1310 / 0
2021
£48,433
£60,8300 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith

What does The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith do?

The society was founded in 1691 and recieved its Royal Charter in 1794. The society contributes towards training and religious instruction for clergy and laity of Anglican dioceses in the West Indies and the Indian Ocean.

How much income did The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith report in 2025?

The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith reported total income of £71k and reported expenditure of £104k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith registered as a charity?

The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 1969 as charity number 257889. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith?

The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE EARL OF CORK AND ORRERY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith operate?

The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith operates across 10 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith a registered charity?

Yes — The Society For Advancing The Christian Faith is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257889.

Details

Address
129 Station Avenue
WICKFORD
Wickford
Essex
SS11 7AY
Registration Date
5 May 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
257889
Charity Number
257889

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Trustees

THE EARL OF CORK AND ORRERY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Samuel Wells
JULIAN TREGONING
Rev Charles Card-Reynolds
Rev DAVID THOMAS PEEBLES
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Duncan Dormor
Rev LUCY ClARE WINKETT
REV Richard Simon Buckley
Rev RODERICK LEECE
Rev SIMON GRIGG

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Christian Faith Society
  • S a C F

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