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United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities

The objects and activities of the Thames North Synod are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Thames North area. The Synod is also supportive of Inter Synod sharing of financial resources.

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Activities & Mission

The objects and activities of the Thames North Synod are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Thames North area. The Synod is also supportive of Inter Synod sharing of financial resources.

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
£4,020,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,939,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 49% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,754,000
Charitable Activities £20,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,246,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,864,000
Raising Funds £75,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £1,948,000
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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2014 — United Reformed Church (thames North Province) Religious Education Fund (organisation 4049904)
  • Asset transfer in in 2013 — Proceeds of Sale of the Orchard Holiday Home (organisation 246161)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,020,000
£2,939,000£2,864,000£49,883,000£30,000,00011 / 0
2023
£6,403,000
£2,546,000£2,465,000£48,251,000£38,746,00011 / 0
2022
£11,549,000
£3,330,000£3,229,000£42,788,000£011 / 0
2021
£1,314,000
£4,944,000£4,883,000£36,684,000£010 / 0
2020
£8,134,000
£1,641,000£1,600,000£36,236,000£2,005,00010 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities

What does United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities do?

The objects and activities of the Thames North Synod are to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Thames North area. The Synod is also supportive of Inter Synod sharing of financial resources.

How much income did United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities report in 2024?

United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities reported total income of £4.02m and reported expenditure of £2.94m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities?

United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities has a program ratio of 71.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities registered as a charity?

United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2010 as charity number 1135477. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities?

United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities operate?

United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities a registered charity?

Yes — United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135477.

Details

Address
ST PAUL'S URC
NEWTON ROAD
LONDON
W2 5LS
Registration Date
13 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4050233
Charity Number
1135477

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Trustees

Janet Coleman
Mark Robinson
Also governs 1 other charity
Martyn Macphee
Rev George Watt
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev John Buratt Macaulay

Sectors & Classifications

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