The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited
Also known as: United Reformed Church (wales) Trust, Urc (wales) Trust
Principal activity is that of a trust set up to deal with, manage and invest the property and funds on behalf of the United Reformed Church in the National Synod of Wales; to act as corporate trustee for most of the United Reformed Churches in Wales by holding various properties and investments on their behalf
Activities & Mission
Principal activity is that of a trust set up to deal with, manage and invest the property and funds on behalf of the United Reformed Church in the National Synod of Wales; to act as corporate trustee for most of the United Reformed Churches in Wales by holding various properties and investments on their behalf
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 Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Trust Property Held Icw Star St Congregational Church (organisation 245817)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Trust Property in Connexion with St John's United Reformed Church Buckley (organisation 257539)
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — Daphne and Bethan Jones Memorial Fund (organisation 1000353)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £955,850 | £859,709 | £856,782 | £10,012,043 | £3,282,260 | 7 / 3 |
| 2023 | £888,677 | £652,357 | £652,357 | £9,942,318 | £3,461,335 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,025,228 | £554,710 | £554,480 | £9,302,126 | £3,055,574 | 7 / 1 |
| 2021 | £993,711 | £869,813 | £869,813 | £9,389,953 | £2,976,681 | 4 / 1 |
| 2020 | £489,817 | £424,848 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited
What does The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited do?
Principal activity is that of a trust set up to deal with, manage and invest the property and funds on behalf of the United Reformed Church in the National Synod of Wales; to act as corporate trustee for most of the United Reformed Churches in Wales by holding various properties and investments on their behalf
How much income did The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited report in 2024?
The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited reported total income of £956k and reported expenditure of £860k 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 (wales) Trust Company Limited?
The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited registered as a charity?
The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1997 as charity number 1063214. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited?
The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited 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 (wales) Trust Company Limited operate?
The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The United Reformed Church (wales) Trust Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063214.
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- 14 May 2026
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