# THE UNITED SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 234518
- **Other names:** THE UNITED SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL, UNITED SOCIETY KNOW AS US, U S P G, US
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Aug. 26, 1964
- **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=234518


## Contact

- **Address:** USPG, 5 Trinity Street, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SE1 1DB
- **Phone:** 02079212200
- **Email:** info@uspg.org.uk
- **Website:** www.uspg.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCHES OF BRITAIN AND IRELANDAMONGST THE CHURCHES OF THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION AND THE COMMUNITIES THEYSERVE, THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, INCLUDING THROUGH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWINGMEANS:(I) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY;(II) THE PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTH;(III) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPACITY ANDSKILLS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF SUCHCOMMUNITIES IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELPMEET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY;(IV) THE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT OF CHURCH LEADERS;(V) THE PROVISION OF ADVOCACY AND WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH SUCH CHURCHESAND COMMUNITIES; AND(VI) ANY OTHER MEANS AIMED AT IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND PROSPECTS FORTHE FUTURE AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DEEM FIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLESOF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AS PRACTISED IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION;INCLUDING ACTING IN CO-OPERATION WITH PARTNERS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SUCHCHARITABLE OUTCOMES.

**Activities:** In 2017, the Society supported programmes in more than 20 countries spread across 14 Anglican provinces through relationship and partnership. Our programmes equip church leaders with skills that enable wider participation in integral mission and development as well as empower churches and ordinary people to take control of their health and communities through vibrant and participatory processes.

**Area of benefit:** WORLDWIDE




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Religious Activities, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Bangladesh
- Brazil
- Burma
- Egypt
- Ghana
- India
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Namibia
- Occupied Palestinian Territories
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £3411000 | £4197000 | £61723000 | 28 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £3680000 | £3912000 | £61142000 | 22 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £3397000 | £3299000 | £57555000 | 21 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £3124000 | £3114000 | £63714000 | 24 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £3001000 | £3669000 | £52602000 | 29 |



## Trustees

- **Rev DAVID STUART WALKER** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 6, 2023
- Charles Cowling — appointed Sept. 10, 2021
- Christine Helen Dyer — appointed July 10, 2024
- David William Chislett — appointed July 1, 2025
- Fungai Cathrine Ngangira — appointed July 1, 2025
- John Peter Dimitri Wienand — appointed July 25, 2022
- MATHEN THOMAS — appointed Sept. 10, 2021
- Prof Emma Lindsay Wild-Wood — appointed July 10, 2024
- Rev Joseph Patricius Hawes — appointed July 25, 2022
- Rev Kenson Cosmo Joseph Li — appointed July 1, 2025
- Rosemary Helen Dawson — appointed July 10, 2024
- Samuel Patrick Sutherland Williams — appointed July 10, 2024