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The Prayer Book Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1099295
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 5, 2003
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Worldwide

Address

Address
THE STUDIO
COPYHOLD FARM
LADY GROVE
GORING HEATH
READING
RG8 7RT

Contact

Activities

Promotes use and understanding of the Book of Common Prayer centrally to worship and doctrine of the Church of England (and other Anglican tradition Churches) and its use for regular worship including main Sunday services and occasional services e.g. Baptism, Confirmation, weddings, funerals. Works to ensure that all ordinands are familiar with it and to introduce it to children and young people.

Objects: The Charity Is Established For The Advancement Of The Christian Religion As Set Forth In The Book Of Common Prayer; And, In Furtherance Of This Object, For The Promotion Of The Worship And Doctrine Enshrined In The Book Of Common Prayer And Its Use For Services, Teaching And Training Throughout The Church Of England And Other Churches In The Anglican Tradition.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Religious Activities
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £394,251 £407,619
Dec. 31, 2023 £332,130 £407,866
Dec. 31, 2022 £235,353 £362,617
Dec. 31, 2021 £1,035,828 £267,781 £2,229,170 5
Dec. 31, 2020 £210,032 £230,314

Trustees

Name Appointed
Bradley Francis Smith (Chair) Sept. 26, 2020
Christopher Hancock Sept. 26, 2020
Fiona Rosen May 16, 2020
Iain Richard Johnson Milne Sept. 8, 2017
Johanna Kershaw Oct. 27, 2025
Jonathan David Riding Aug. 16, 2019
Paul Meitner Sept. 30, 2011
Rev Adam Gaunt Sept. 26, 2020
Rev Rebecca Jane Swyer Feb. 23, 2021
Rev Stephen Edmonds Sept. 9, 2016
The Revd Dr Daniel Robert Newman Sept. 9, 2016