The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited
The trust is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 2/11/77. The Memorandum and Articles of Association provide its governing document and constitution. Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the West Midlands.
Activities & Mission
The trust is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 2/11/77. The Memorandum and Articles of Association provide its governing document and constitution. Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the West Midlands.
Grants
The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £3,321,434
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and 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 91% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 298). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Kidderminster, Baxter United Reformed Church (organisation 5005093)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Old Meeting House Birmingham (ministers) Fund (organisation 502209)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,376,211 | £4,052,756 | £3,973,712 | £32,867,980 | £11,477,707 | 12 / 25 |
| 2024 | £3,190,623 | £1,401,406 | £1,290,890 | £30,948,525 | £3,551,702 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,874,901 | £1,078,587 | £991,499 | £27,395,180 | £9,623,021 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,953,568 | £1,092,182 | £1,005,087 | £23,863,421 | £8,258,399 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £933,247 | £2,295,110 | £2,200,190 | £25,422,518 | £22,780,933 | 10 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited
What does The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited do?
The trust is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 2/11/77. The Memorandum and Articles of Association provide its governing document and constitution. Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the West Midlands.
How much income did The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited report in 2025?
The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited reported total income of £3.38m and reported expenditure of £4.05m 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 (west Midlands) Trust Limited?
The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited has a program ratio of 117.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% 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 (west Midlands) Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1977 as charity number 507027. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited?
The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited operate?
The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited operates across 10 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 507027.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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