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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.

Grants

United Reformed Church Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£539,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,362,000
Latest Expenditure
£23,569,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,030,000
Charitable Activities £1,044,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,376,000
Other Income £2,912,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £23,569,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £537,000
Grants to Institutions £539,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£24,362,000
£23,569,000£23,569,000£131,578,000£15,640,00067 / 0
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

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 2025?

United Reformed Church Trust reported total income of £24.36m and reported expenditure of £23.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catriona Wheeler. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007435
Charity Number
1133373

Trustees

Catriona Wheeler Chair
David Greatorex
Rev James Breslin
Rev Nicholas Mark
Rev Sarah Moore
Revd Dr John Paul Bradbury
Robert Alan Yates

Also Known As

  • Urct

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