Westminster Fund

Promotion and extension of Christian Science

Activities & Mission

Promotion and extension of Christian Science

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.

Country

France Germany Scotland Switzerland United States

Financial Information

Latest Income

£23,762,720

Latest Expenditure

£5,336,233

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 22.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £23,387,916

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £374,804

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,254,149

Raising Funds £82,084

Governance £12,819

Grants to Institutions £5,168,509

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.

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 2024 — Charity for the Christian Science Society, Wakefield (organisation 243690)
Asset transfer in in 2024 — Christian Science Society, Shrewsbury (organisation 239406)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£23,762,720	£5,336,233	£5,254,149	£25,332,654	£19,258,550	0 / 0
2024	£209,521	£2,290,646				0 / 0
2023	£406,294	£799,152				0 / 0
2022	£183,500	£556,469				0 / 0
2021	£190,699	£774,277				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Westminster Fund

What does Westminster Fund do?

Promotion and extension of Christian Science

How much income did Westminster Fund report in 2025?

Westminster Fund reported total income of £23.76m and reported expenditure of £5.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Westminster Fund registered as a charity?

Westminster Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1998 as charity number 1071751. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Westminster Fund?

Westminster Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Westminster Fund operate?

Westminster Fund operates across 5 areas, including France, Germany, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Westminster Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Westminster Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071751.