# CENTRAL READERS' COUNCIL

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1182319
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** March 5, 2019
- **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=1182319


## Contact

- **Address:** CENTRAL READERS' COUNCIL, C/O MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT TEAM, CHURCH HOUSE, 27 GREAT SMITH STREET, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW1P 3AZ
- **Phone:** 01760338552
- **Email:** crcsec@transformingministry.co.uk
- **Website:** https://layministry.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The Objects of CRC are to advance the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England by supporting the recruitment, training, education and development of Readers and other lay ministries for their Ministry in the Church of England, by (but not exclusively):(1) Promoting and arranging training for Readers. (2) Publishing literature, training and educational materials both electronically and in hard copy.(3) Providing financial support for Readers’ training and development.(4) Providing advice, aid and service to the Ministry Division of the Archbishops’ Council (hereinafter called “the Ministry Division”) concerning the training and ministry of Readers.(5) Representing Readers in the wider Church of England and Church in Wales.

**Activities:** CRC's principal activities include but are not restricted to promoting and arranging training for Readers (Licensed Lay Ministers) in the Church of England, publishing literature, training and educational materials for Readers and providing financial support for Readers' training and development as well as representing Readers in the wider Church of England.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £99863 | £104950 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £162260 | £117153 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £85351 | £91843 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £126649 | £107947 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £119828 | £115678 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Benjamin Timothy Martin — appointed Oct. 6, 2025
- Canon Andrew Vyvian Wainwright — appointed July 21, 2025
- Dr Stephanie Hayton — appointed July 14, 2022
- Duncan Geoffrey Moss — appointed March 6, 2025
- James Behrens — appointed April 30, 2021
- Kenneth Alfred Hitchings — appointed Dec. 1, 2025
- Lynn Anne Comer — appointed May 20, 2023
- Oludolapo Ogunbawo — appointed Dec. 31, 2023