The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated
The provision of funds for the work of the South Western Synod of the United Reformed Church.Acting as property holding trustee of local churches.Acting as trustees of endowments of local churches.Acting as trustee for 'earmarked' funds not reflected in the accounts.Acting as trustee of various Charity Commissioners' schemes.
Activities & Mission
The provision of funds for the work of the South Western Synod of the United Reformed Church.Acting as property holding trustee of local churches.Acting as trustees of endowments of local churches.Acting as trustee for 'earmarked' funds not reflected in the accounts.Acting as trustee of various Charity Commissioners' schemes.
Grants
The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,888,487
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 306). How is this calculated?
Higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% 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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Caleb Bailey's Charity (organisation 233150)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £8,968,569 | £3,066,235 | £3,063,306 | £27,400,320 | £689,099 | 12 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,021,909 | £1,250,227 | £1,241,083 | £22,466,240 | £990,749 | 12 / 10 |
| 2023 | £4,338,897 | £1,075,147 | £1,067,554 | £21,271,519 | £501,145 | 13 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,396,397 | £735,520 | £727,840 | £16,577,985 | £1,353,173 | 13 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,719,401 | £3,679,127 | £3,662,332 | £17,070,866 | £1,038,058 | 14 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated
What does The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated do?
The provision of funds for the work of the South Western Synod of the United Reformed Church.Acting as property holding trustee of local churches.Acting as trustees of endowments of local churches.Acting as trustee for 'earmarked' funds not reflected in the accounts.Acting as trustee of various Charity Commissioners' schemes.
How much income did The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated report in 2025?
The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated reported total income of £8.97m and reported expenditure of £3.07m 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 (south Western Synod) Incorporated?
The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated has a program ratio of 34.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% 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 (south Western Synod) Incorporated registered as a charity?
The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1978 as charity number 275364. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated?
The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated operate?
The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated a registered charity?
Yes — The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275364.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated