# WATCH (WOMEN AND THE CHURCH)

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1171267


## Contact

- **Address:** 14 Ashford Close, FORDINGBRIDGE, Hampshire
- **Postcode:** SP6 1DH
- **Phone:** 07853 302841
- **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



## Geography

- Throughout England





## Trustees

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




