The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited
Also known as: U R C Wessex Trust
To advance the Christian religion and propagate the Gospel in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, with particular responsibility for the Wessex Synod of that Church.
Activities & Mission
To advance the Christian religion and propagate the Gospel in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, with particular responsibility for the Wessex Synod of that Church.
Grants
The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,622,274
- Who it helps
- the general public
- 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 Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 306). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,775,231 | £4,463,916 | £3,608,301 | £51,363,104 | £49,932,175 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £10,601,391 | £2,844,693 | £2,019,689 | £48,189,379 | £46,699,023 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,720,112 | £2,374,000 | £1,597,008 | £38,989,410 | £37,527,491 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,628,296 | £10,744,807 | £10,082,667 | £38,902,319 | £37,146,773 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,767,259 | £1,723,423 | £1,310,309 | £48,559,714 | £46,617,066 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited
What does The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited do?
To advance the Christian religion and propagate the Gospel in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, with particular responsibility for the Wessex Synod of that Church.
How much income did The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited report in 2025?
The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited reported total income of £7.78m and reported expenditure of £4.46m 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 (wessex) Trust Limited?
The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited has a program ratio of 46.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% 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 (wessex) Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 1981 as charity number 282729. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited?
The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Dr ROMILLY WAKEFIELD MICKLEM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited operate?
The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282729.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- U R C Wessex Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated