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The World Community For Christian Meditation

The object of the CIO are such charitable purposes which advance the Christian religion as the Trustees shall from time to time think fit and in particular but willout prejudice to the generality of the foregoing in the teaching of the Christian tradition of meditation and prayer as et out in the teaching of John Main.Advancing the Christian Religion particularly in the teaching of the Christ

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Activities & Mission

The object of the CIO are such charitable purposes which advance the Christian religion as the Trustees shall from time to time think fit and in particular but willout prejudice to the generality of the foregoing in the teaching of the Christian tradition of meditation and prayer as et out in the teaching of John Main.Advancing the Christian Religion particularly in the teaching of the Christ

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
£2,262,495
Latest Expenditure
£2,101,899

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,797,107
Charitable Activities £199,990
Other Trading £154,501
Investments £110,897
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,078,840
Raising Funds £23,059
Governance £19,841
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,262,495
£2,101,899£2,078,840£10,116,515£470,1799 / 10
2023
£1,824,850
£1,976,626£1,912,264£10,266,441£657,69810 / 10
2022
£1,287,512
£2,011,585£1,952,971£10,596,351£576,37812 / 10
2021
£2,162,022
£1,510,161£1,438,313£10,869,018£613,2018 / 10
2020
£3,558,819
£1,408,395£1,377,669£10,708,951£799,6288 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The World Community For Christian Meditation

What does The World Community For Christian Meditation do?

The object of the CIO are such charitable purposes which advance the Christian religion as the Trustees shall from time to time think fit and in particular but willout prejudice to the generality of the foregoing in the teaching of the Christian tradition of meditation and prayer as et out in the teaching of John Main.Advancing the Christian Religion particularly in the teaching of the Christ

How much income did The World Community For Christian Meditation report in 2024?

The World Community For Christian Meditation reported total income of £2.26m and reported expenditure of £2.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The World Community For Christian Meditation registered as a charity?

The World Community For Christian Meditation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2019 as charity number 1182213. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The World Community For Christian Meditation?

The World Community For Christian Meditation 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 World Community For Christian Meditation operate?

The World Community For Christian Meditation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The World Community For Christian Meditation a registered charity?

Yes — The World Community For Christian Meditation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182213.

Details

Address
ST. MARKS CHURCH
MYDDELTON SQUARE
LONDON
EC1R 1XX
Website
www.wccm.org
Registration Date
26 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5127627
Charity Number
1182213

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Trustees

Angelene Chan Li Chen
BERTRAND BOUHOUR
Fabrice Desmarescaux
Father LAURENCE CHARLES FREEMAN OSB
Janet Vivienne Robbins
Mark Edward Hansen

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