# WATCH (WOMEN AND THE CHURCH)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1171267
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 24, 2017
- **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=1171267


## Contact

- **Address:** 14 Ashford Close, FORDINGBRIDGE, Hampshire
- **Postcode:** SP6 1DH
- **Phone:** 07853302841
- **Email:** secretary@womenandthechurch.org
- **Website:** www.womenandthechurch.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PROMOTION OF GENDER EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY WITHIN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND AS EXPERIENCED BY BOTH LAY AND ORDAINED PEOPLE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: A) THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF GENDER; B) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS IN GENDER EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY; C) CONDUCTING OR COMMISSIONING RESEARCH ON EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY ISSUES AND PUBLISHING THE RESULTS TO THE PUBLIC; AND D) CULTIVATING A SENTIMENT IN FAVOUR OF GENDER EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY.

**Activities:** In furtherance of its objects the Charity organises events and meetings alongside the meetings of the General Synod of the Church of England and on other occasions, responds to issues raised by members and others, and publishes articles, reports and analysis with a particular focus on the role of women at all levels in the church. We also participate in consultations and working groups.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Other Finance, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Religious Activities, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £45319 | £30186 | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £25166 | £32859 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £19797 | £31055 | — | — |
| June 30, 2022 | £20339 | £22240 | — | — |
| June 30, 2021 | £20024 | £16526 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Rev Martine Amelia Oborne** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Canon Elizabeth Lawes Taylor — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Jane Oldham — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Matthew Peter John Wilke — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Philip Christopher Baldwin — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Rev Canon Jennifer Thomas Vice Chair — appointed Oct. 12, 2024
- Rev Dr Mary Kells — appointed Nov. 4, 2023
- Rev FRANCES ANNE PEGGY JACKSON — appointed Nov. 4, 2023
- Rev Georgia Anne Ashwell — appointed Oct. 12, 2024
- Rev Isobel Rathbone — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Rev Kristin Lynn Breuss Vice Chair — appointed Oct. 12, 2024
- Rev Michael John Hampson — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Rev Ruth Elizabeth Chapman — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Rev Yvonne Clarke — appointed Nov. 4, 2023
- Susan Claire Creese — appointed Oct. 11, 2025