THE CHURCH ESTATE
Registration #250248 · Registered
peter975smith@btinternet.com
28 BRIARDENE DURHAM DH1 4QU
The objects of the charity are the repair of the fabric of St Margaret's Church, Durham and to maintain the services therein and subject thereto, to further the religious and other work of the Church of England in the areas of the parishes of St Margaret, Durham and St John, Neville's Cross, Durham.
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About THE CHURCH ESTATE
THE CHURCH ESTATE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 250248). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 84/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE CHURCH ESTATE reported a total income of £49,998 and total expenditure of £28,001, a spending ratio of 56% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, THE CHURCH ESTATE describes its activities as follows: The objects of the charity are the repair of the fabric of St Margaret's Church, Durham and to maintain the services therein and subject thereto, to further the religious and other work of the Church of England in the areas of the parishes of St Margaret, Durham and St John, Neville's Cross, Durham. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE CHURCH ESTATE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 56.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £49,998 | £28,001 | 56% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026