# THE WOODWARD TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1019820
- **Other names:** THE WOODWARD TRUST MINISTERS RETIRING FUND, WOODWARD TRUSTS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 13, 1993
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1019820


## Contact

- **Address:** North Western Synod Of The URC, Unit 20 Sandpiper Quay, Waters Edge Business Park, Modwen Road, SALFORD
- **Postcode:** M5 3EZ
- **Phone:** 01617691122
- **Email:** financeofficer@nwsynod.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** To provide to qualifying Ministers of the United Reformed Church and of non-uniting Congregational Churches grants to relieve need, hardship or distress, including annual grants following their retirement, and to make provision for the benefit of the widows, widowers and dependent children of such Ministers.Qualifying Minister (Minister) means any Stipendiary Minister of Word and Sacraments or Stipendiary Church Related Community Worker (CRCW), working or retired that meets the following criteria: is serving or has served the United Reformed Church or an non-uniting Congregational Church in the area covered by the North Western and Mersey Synods of the United Reformed Church (the area); andhas served in the area for at least 5 years; andis in good standing with their denomination.

**Activities:** Provision of grants to Retired Ministers in the North Western Synod and the Mersey Synod of the United Reformed Church and the Congregational Churches within those boundaries.

**Area of benefit:** IN PRACTICE THE NORTH WESTERN AND MERSEY SYNOD OF THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH OR ANY NON-UNITING CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WITHIN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA COVERED BY THE 2 SYNODS




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** Elderly/old People



## Areas of operation

- Scotland
- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £11063 | £26342 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £10587 | £247 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £14742 | £13721 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £9695 | £16166 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £9597 | £16187 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Nick Andrews** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Gordon Walker Bell — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Peter Butler — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Walter Houston — appointed Oct. 1, 2024