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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.

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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.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,021,909
Latest Expenditure
£1,250,227

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% 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 £399,059
Charitable Activities £178,284
Other Trading £0
Investments £443,833
Other Income £733

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,241,083
Raising Funds £9,144
Governance £24,710
Grants to Institutions £444,599
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,021,909
£1,250,227£1,241,083£22,466,240£990,74912 / 10
2023
£4,338,897
£1,075,147£1,067,554£21,271,519£501,14513 / 10
2022
£1,396,397
£735,520£727,840£16,577,985£1,353,17313 / 10
2021
£1,719,401
£3,679,127£3,662,332£17,070,866£1,038,05814 / 10
2020
£748,793
£565,440£559,375£17,243,124£2,098,74012 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £1.25m 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 (south Western Synod) Incorporated?

The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated has a program ratio of 121.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% 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 (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 5 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.

Details

Address
URC South Western Synod Office
20 Paul Street
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 3PF
Registration Date
21 March 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
275364
Charity Number
275364

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Trustees

Dr IAN BISHOP HARRISON
Janet Eileen Raven
Rev David Michael Downing
Also governs 1 other charity
REV DICK GRAY
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Richard Keith Pope

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