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Church Commissioners for England

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Church Commissioners for England

Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll.

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Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.73
Program expenses£0.73 (£269.9 million)

Common questions

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Church Commissioners for England is a registered religion nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for religion charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £207M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Church Commissioners for England has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Church Commissioners for England is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Church Commissioners for England has £207M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for religion charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £311K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Church Commissioners for England is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £207M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Church Commissioners for England. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Church Commissioners for England has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 73% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Church Commissioners for England profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll. Church Commissioners for England is classified as a religion organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among religion charities registered in United Kingdom: Church Commissioners for England's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £207M is well above the peer average of £311K.

Church Commissioners for England is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
73% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CHURCH COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Alan Smith
Trustee

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alan S••••
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Busola S•••••••
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Christopher H••••••
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Cyrus S••••• G•••••
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Dr C•••••••• A••••• R•••••
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Dr N••••••• L•••
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Jenny B•••
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Nigel T••••••
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Remi O••••••••
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Richard C•••••••••• S•••• D••••
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Robert Z•••••••
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Rosalind M•••• E•••• K•
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Rt H•• S•• R••••• J•••• B•••••••
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Rt R••• P••••• J••• N••••
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Rt R••• S•••••• D•••• L•••
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Suzanne A••••
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The R••• P••• A•••• C••••••••••••••••
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

How Modern Muslim Marriages Are Creating a £1.5bn Wealth Gap - Islamic Finance Guru
Aug 2025
www.islamicfinanceguru.com
Church Commissioners for England endowment returns 10.3% in 2024 - Pensions & Investments
Jun 2025
www.pionline.com
Form filed
£207.4M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Opinion: Should the churches apologise for Christian mission in Africa? - Commonwealth Round Table
Aug 2024
www.commonwealthroundtable.co.uk
Poppy Allonby exits T. Rowe Price to lead Church Commissioners for England endowment fund - Investment Week
May 2024
www.investmentweek.co.uk
Form filed
£192.1M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£148.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
BREAKING: Extinction Rebellion takes action at the offices of fossil fuel enablers across London - Extinction Rebellion
Nov 2022
extinctionrebellion.uk
Form filed
£148.1M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£134.8M revenue
FY2020
CCEW
BofAML’s Cross Asset Head Joins the Church Commissioners for England - ai-cio.com
Jul 2019
www.ai-cio.com

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Peer charities

Other religion in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Church Commissioners for England This page 74 £207.4 million 73%
One Roof Leicester 89 £1.1 million 100%
Middlewich Community Church 89 £811,665 100%
Cwmbran Centre for Young People 89 £648,273 100%
Revelation Church - London 89 £808,670 100%
C B and H H Taylor 1984 Trust 89 £711,195 97%
Henfield Leisure Centre 89 £871,210 100%
London Sri Murugan Temple 89 £1.1 million 90%
Citygate Christian Outreach Centre 89 £2.7 million 84%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Church Commissioners for England

What is Church Commissioners for England?
Church Commissioners for England is a religion nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll.
When was Church Commissioners for England founded?
Church Commissioners for England was founded in 2011.
Where is Church Commissioners for England located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Church Commissioners for England's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Church Commissioners for England trustworthy?
Church Commissioners for England has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Church Commissioners for England's website?
https://www.cofe.anglican.org/about/churchcommissioners/
Are donations to Church Commissioners for England tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.