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The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd.

The charity supports local United Reformed Churches in N E England in their outreach and mission by the provision of financial, advisory and technical support.We also support the URC's regional objectives of Christian discipleship, mission, building partnerships and managing property.Grants are made to churches and individuals in support of those objectives.

Activities & Mission

The charity supports local United Reformed Churches in N E England in their outreach and mission by the provision of financial, advisory and technical support.We also support the URC's regional objectives of Christian discipleship, mission, building partnerships and managing property.Grants are made to churches and individuals in support of those objectives.

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
£2,006,798
Latest Expenditure
£1,782,229

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% 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 £32,342
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £356,899
Other Income £1,617,557

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,196,688
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,494
Grants to Institutions £416,405
Other Expenditure £585,541

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
£2,006,798
£1,782,229£1,196,688£16,395,343£12,259,78815 / 5
2023
£2,525,773
£2,198,638£2,128,165£15,912,784£11,844,04713 / 6
2022
£1,663,493
£1,766,027£1,675,670£14,435,167£10,972,58213 / 7
2021
£2,449,221
£1,373,328£1,320,397£16,143,987£12,216,06415 / 8
2020
£1,511,048
£860,295£796,217£13,597,968£3,382,36112 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd.

What does The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. do?

The charity supports local United Reformed Churches in N E England in their outreach and mission by the provision of financial, advisory and technical support.We also support the URC's regional objectives of Christian discipleship, mission, building partnerships and managing property.Grants are made to churches and individuals in support of those objectives.

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

The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. reported total income of £2.01m and reported expenditure of £1.78m 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 ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd.?

The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. has a program ratio of 59.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% 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 ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. registered as a charity?

The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 2009 as charity number 1132154. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd.?

The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. operate?

The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. a registered charity?

Yes — The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132154.

Details

Address
4 COLLEGE LANE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 8JJ
Registration Date
16 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3088917
Charity Number
1132154

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Trustees

Anne Catherine Bartle
CAROL HOGG
Charles Andrew Randle
Dr Andrew Russell Graydon
Also governs 1 other charity
GORDON IAN WANLESS
Also governs 2 other charities
Jeffrey Ledger
Rev Kenneth Philip Gray
WILLIAM DUNCAN

Sectors & Classifications

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