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Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust

Also known as: Tom Paine's Chapel, Westgate Meeting, Westgate Chapel

The principal objective of the Trust is to preserve, maintain and develop the buildings and facilities of the Westgate Chapel, Lewes for the greater benefit of the Westgate Chapel community and the wider public.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objective of the Trust is to preserve, maintain and develop the buildings and facilities of the Westgate Chapel, Lewes for the greater benefit of the Westgate Chapel community and the wider public.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,507
Latest Expenditure
£10,625

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£12,507
£10,6250 / 3
2024
£12,248
£14,9750 / 6
2023
£12,045
£10,0100 / 3
2021
£10,559
£15,2560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust

What does Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust do?

The principal objective of the Trust is to preserve, maintain and develop the buildings and facilities of the Westgate Chapel, Lewes for the greater benefit of the Westgate Chapel community and the wider public.

How much income did Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust report in 2025?

Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust registered as a charity?

Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2001 as charity number 1085597. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust?

Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust operate?

Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Westgate Chapel (lewes) Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085597.

Details

Address
Westgate Chapel
92a High Street
LEWES
BN7 1XH
Registration Date
16 March 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971104
Charity Number
1085597

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Trustees

Hilary Frances Jane Lane MBE
John Christopher Russell
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicole Twort
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Tom Paine's Chapel
  • Westgate Meeting
  • Westgate Chapel

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30 July 2026
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