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.
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.
Grants
The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £689,411
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- accommodation or housing and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 306). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,937,396 | £1,531,602 | £1,159,734 | £27,843,895 | £1,950,986 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,252,746 | £2,374,121 | £1,868,103 | £25,625,864 | £1,067,076 | 11 / 30 |
| 2023 | £2,358,782 | £1,241,847 | £935,466 | £24,260,683 | £15,280,708 | 11 / 18 |
| 2022 | £1,257,702 | £1,633,965 | £1,476,303 | £21,575,939 | £1,202,715 | 8 / 20 |
| 2021 | £805,538 | £4,950,054 | £4,765,704 | £22,845,284 | £14,086,288 | 8 / 27 |
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 2025?
The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust reported total income of £3.94m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 29.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 306 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 6 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.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Essex Incorporated Congregational Union
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated