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The Story Of Christmas

In accordance with its constitution, the company seeks to produce the annual event known as 'The Story of Christmas' and, through the production of this event, to raise funds in the form of donations and gifts of sponsorship.

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Activities & Mission

In accordance with its constitution, the company seeks to produce the annual event known as 'The Story of Christmas' and, through the production of this event, to raise funds in the form of donations and gifts of sponsorship.

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
£1,064,363
Latest Expenditure
£1,081,075

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 63.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £261,292
Charitable Activities £799,694
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,377
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £685,860
Raising Funds £395,215
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £685,860
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,064,363
£1,081,075£685,860£122,613£100,0000 / 50
2024
£890,842
£844,825£844,825£148,054£100,0002 / 50
2023
£826,297
£855,092£855,092£102,037£100,0001 / 50
2022
£656,224
£732,104£458,626£130,832£130,8321 / 50
2021
£397,012
£358,2140 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Story Of Christmas

What does The Story Of Christmas do?

In accordance with its constitution, the company seeks to produce the annual event known as 'The Story of Christmas' and, through the production of this event, to raise funds in the form of donations and gifts of sponsorship.

How much income did The Story Of Christmas report in 2025?

The Story Of Christmas reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Story Of Christmas?

The Story Of Christmas has a program ratio of 64.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Story Of Christmas registered as a charity?

The Story Of Christmas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 2011 as charity number 1145066. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Story Of Christmas?

The Story Of Christmas is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Story Of Christmas operate?

The Story Of Christmas operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Story Of Christmas a registered charity?

Yes — The Story Of Christmas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145066.

Details

Address
FORA
Douglas House
131-151 Great Titchfield Street
London
W1W 5BB
Registration Date
14 December 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023646
Charity Number
1145066

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Trustees

ANDREW JAMES HYNARD
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony David Chambers
David John Rivers Sleath
Emily Patricia Bohill
Gabi Pippa Stein
Gay Mary Sutton
Madeleine Elizabeth Cosgrave
Nicholas Mark Howe
Robert John Walker

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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