The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited
Also known as: The United Reformed Church (southern Province) Trust Limited
Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrine, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Southern Synod.It has achieved this by continuing to act as Corporate Trustee and Agent for the Southern Synod of The United Reformed Church by holding properties and assets as nominee and handling income and expenditure.
Activities & Mission
Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrine, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Southern Synod.It has achieved this by continuing to act as Corporate Trustee and Agent for the Southern Synod of The United Reformed Church by holding properties and assets as nominee and handling income and expenditure.
Grants
The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,893,024
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- religious activities
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 298). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% 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
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,513,099 | £4,866,721 | £2,930,745 | £38,747,546 | £19,729,359 | 8 / 13 |
| 2024 | £7,368,096 | £5,042,189 | £3,386,351 | £35,128,357 | £19,968,583 | 8 / 14 |
| 2023 | £3,366,677 | £4,286,990 | £3,260,900 | £31,115,853 | £16,862,857 | 8 / 15 |
| 2022 | £11,269,236 | £3,697,962 | £2,336,027 | £30,897,366 | £18,061,778 | 8 / 15 |
| 2021 | £7,562,999 | £7,496,388 | £1,871,181 | £27,375,679 | £12,776,939 | 8 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited
What does The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited do?
Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrine, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Southern Synod.It has achieved this by continuing to act as Corporate Trustee and Agent for the Southern Synod of The United Reformed Church by holding properties and assets as nominee and handling income and expenditure.
How much income did The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited report in 2025?
The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited reported total income of £6.51m and reported expenditure of £4.87m 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 (southern Synod) Trust Limited?
The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited has a program ratio of 45.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 298 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1981 as charity number 282270. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited?
The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited 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 (southern Synod) Trust Limited operate?
The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited operates across 5 areas, including East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282270.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The United Reformed Church (southern Province) Trust Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated