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Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church

Also known as: Trust Property Administered by the Mersey Synod of the United Reformed Church and Held for Its Religious and Other Charitable Work, Mersey Synod

As one of the regional Synods of the United Reformed Church, the Mersey Synod is primarily concerned with the maintenance and mission of the churches in its province. This includes the acquisition of new church properties and disposal of redundant properties, calling ordained ministers and lay preachers and developing ecumenical relationships with other Christian Churches.

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Activities & Mission

As one of the regional Synods of the United Reformed Church, the Mersey Synod is primarily concerned with the maintenance and mission of the churches in its province. This includes the acquisition of new church properties and disposal of redundant properties, calling ordained ministers and lay preachers and developing ecumenical relationships with other Christian Churches.

Grants

Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2024)
£1,050,014
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief 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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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£989,019
Latest Expenditure
£1,050,014

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £251,936
Charitable Activities £493,008
Other Trading £0
Investments £244,075
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,007,027
Raising Funds £42,987
Governance £0
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£989,019
£1,050,014£1,007,027£6,626,200£09 / 81
2023
£1,232,478
£594,974£557,114£6,439,685£3,831,0827 / 78
2022
£2,408,690
£1,674,251£1,648,913£5,492,260£3,376,9297 / 76
2021
£1,218,416
£1,457,539£1,429,356£5,143,192£321,0417 / 75
2020
£553,354
£545,634£520,170£4,898,613£337,4407 / 73

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church

What does Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church do?

As one of the regional Synods of the United Reformed Church, the Mersey Synod is primarily concerned with the maintenance and mission of the churches in its province. This includes the acquisition of new church properties and disposal of redundant properties, calling ordained ministers and lay preachers and developing ecumenical relationships with other Christian Churches.

How much income did Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church report in 2024?

Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church reported total income of £989k and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church registered as a charity?

Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2009 as charity number 1132754. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church?

Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church 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 Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church operate?

Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church a registered charity?

Yes — Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132754.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5006345
Charity Number
1132754

Trustees

BRIAN TAYLOR
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher John Mangham
HOWARD KLEIN
Martin Morris
STEPHEN WILLIAM ELLIOTT

Also Known As

  • Trust Property Administered by the Mersey Synod of the United Reformed Church and Held for Its Religious and Other Charitable Work
  • Mersey Synod

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