Westcott House
To provide, carry on and maintain a College or Colleges for the preparation in accordance with the formularies of the Church of England of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England or in a Church in communion with the See of Canterbury.
Activities & Mission
To provide, carry on and maintain a College or Colleges for the preparation in accordance with the formularies of the Church of England of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England or in a Church in communion with the See of Canterbury.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,318,000 | £1,415,000 | £1,372,000 | £13,890,000 | £582,000 | 23 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,128,000 | £1,460,000 | £1,397,000 | £13,979,000 | £480,000 | 16 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,060,949 | £1,373,664 | £1,305,740 | £14,311,314 | £521,119 | 15 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,138,363 | £1,420,687 | £1,382,256 | £14,622,500 | £552,000 | 17 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,099,000 | £1,537,000 | £1,528,000 | £14,910,000 | £497,000 | 19 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Westcott House
What does Westcott House do?
To provide, carry on and maintain a College or Colleges for the preparation in accordance with the formularies of the Church of England of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England or in a Church in communion with the See of Canterbury.
How much income did Westcott House report in 2025?
Westcott House reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Westcott House?
Westcott House has a program ratio of 104.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Westcott House registered as a charity?
Westcott House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 1964 as charity number 311445. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Westcott House?
Westcott House is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Venerable Mark John Steadman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Westcott House operate?
Westcott House operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Westcott House a registered charity?
Yes — Westcott House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311445.
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