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The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust

Also known as: The Essex Incorporated Congregational Union

The charity acts both as a Property Holding Trustee for church property and investments of churches within the Synod and holds the financial information of the Synod's activities.

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Activities & Mission

The charity acts both as a Property Holding Trustee for church property and investments of churches within the Synod and holds the financial information of the Synod's activities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,252,746
Latest Expenditure
£2,374,121

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Religion 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 £52,500
Charitable Activities £242,760
Other Trading £0
Investments £538,174
Other Income £2,371,932

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,868,103
Raising Funds £506,018
Governance £13,349
Grants to Institutions £1,405,055
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
£3,252,746
£2,374,121£1,868,103£25,625,864£1,067,07611 / 30
2023
£2,358,782
£1,241,847£935,466£24,260,683£15,280,70811 / 18
2022
£1,257,702
£1,633,965£1,476,303£21,575,939£1,202,7158 / 20
2021
£805,538
£4,950,054£4,765,704£22,845,284£14,086,2888 / 27
2020
£2,222,324
£762,840£658,697£21,938,052£13,766,7406 / 29

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust

What does The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust do?

The charity acts both as a Property Holding Trustee for church property and investments of churches within the Synod and holds the financial information of the Synod's activities.

How much income did The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust report in 2024?

The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust reported total income of £3.25m and reported expenditure of £2.37m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust?

The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust has a program ratio of 58.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust registered as a charity?

The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 1966 as charity number 248796. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust?

The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust 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 United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust operate?

The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust operates across 5 areas, including Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248796.

Details

Address
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH EASTERN SYNOD
36 DUXFORD ROAD
WHITTLESFORD
CAMBRIDGE
CB22 4ND
Registration Date
25 July 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
248796
Charity Number
248796

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Trustees

Andrew East
Clifford Patten
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David John Bird
Also governs 2 other charities
GILBERT HEATHCOTE FCA
Also governs 3 other charities
IAN REID MILLER
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Dr Rickey Lynn Mearkle
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Lythan Nevard
Also governs 1 other charity
REV PROF DAVID MICHAEL THOMPSON MA PHD BD
Also governs 1 other charity
REVEREND DR. Janet Elizabeth Tollington
Also governs 3 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • The Essex Incorporated Congregational Union

Data & trust

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