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United Reformed Church Trust

Also known as: Urct

The provision of public worship in viable congregations through England, Wales and Scotland carried out through faithful ordained and lay ministry in our churches. Our main charitable activities are: ministry, education & learning, youth & children's work and mission. This latter includes: supporting local community service, and fostering ecumenical and interfaith relationships at all levels.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of public worship in viable congregations through England, Wales and Scotland carried out through faithful ordained and lay ministry in our churches. Our main charitable activities are: ministry, education & learning, youth & children's work and mission. This latter includes: supporting local community service, and fostering ecumenical and interfaith relationships at all levels.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,364,000
Latest Expenditure
£24,654,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

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

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,607,000
Charitable Activities £1,022,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,332,000
Other Income £2,403,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £24,654,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £633,000
Grants to Institutions £632,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£24,364,000
£24,654,000£24,654,000£133,352,000£16,347,00068 / 0
2023
£28,694,000
£26,641,000£26,641,000£131,174,000£14,212,00069 / 0
2022
£29,252,000
£29,290,000£29,290,000£124,207,000£32,050,00070 / 0
2021
£34,087,000
£24,078,000£23,998,000£136,629,000£35,116,00087 / 0
2020
£23,254,000
£22,923,000£22,524,000£101,040,000£32,360,000106 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Reformed Church Trust

What does United Reformed Church Trust do?

The provision of public worship in viable congregations through England, Wales and Scotland carried out through faithful ordained and lay ministry in our churches. Our main charitable activities are: ministry, education & learning, youth & children's work and mission. This latter includes: supporting local community service, and fostering ecumenical and interfaith relationships at all levels.

How much income did United Reformed Church Trust report in 2024?

United Reformed Church Trust reported total income of £24.36m and reported expenditure of £24.65m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is United Reformed Church Trust?

United Reformed Church Trust has a program ratio of 101.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was United Reformed Church Trust registered as a charity?

United Reformed Church Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2009 as charity number 1133373. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs United Reformed Church Trust?

United Reformed Church Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United Reformed Church Trust operate?

United Reformed Church Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is United Reformed Church Trust a registered charity?

Yes — United Reformed Church Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133373.

Details

Address
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
86 TAVISTOCK PLACE
LONDON
WC1H 9RT
Registration Date
22 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007435
Charity Number
1133373

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Trustees

David Greatorex
Dr Stephen John Thompson
Rev James Breslin
Rev Nicholas Mark
Rev Sarah Moore
Revd Dr John Paul Bradbury
Robert Alan Yates

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Urct

Data & trust

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