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The United Reformed Church History Society

Churches Of Christ Historical Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
279213
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 6, 1980
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
MADINGLEY ROAD
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0AA

Activities

Provision of the Journal for members and others; holding annual meetings for study of the United Reformed Church and the traditions from which it comes; provision of an enquiry service for the public, both at home and abroad; care of archives for the Church and provision of library services; the making of grants to members of the public intending to publish relevant research.

Objects: The Object Of The Society Shall Be To Advance The Christian Faith, And In Particular; (A) To Encourage Interest In And To Promote The Study Of The History Of The United Reformed Church With Its Antecedents Within The Congregational, Presbyterian And Churches Of Christ Traditions And Related Movements And Churches, Their Origins, Principles, Theology, Churches And Missions; (B) To Publish A Journal Regularly, And Such Other Publications As The Council From Time To Time Determine; (C) To Provide An Annual Lecture; (D) To Encourage The Collection And Preservation Of Historical Records And Where Appropriate To Act As Custodian, By Arrangement With The United Reformed Church, Of Manuscripts, Books, Portraits, Paintings And Other Relevant Objects Belonging To The Church; (E) To Make Grants For The Pursuit Of Historical Studies In Connection With The Churches And Movements Referred To In (A).

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £12,047 £12,701
Dec. 31, 2023 £9,507 £3,483
Dec. 31, 2022 £10,862 £11,684
Dec. 31, 2021 £6,487 £3,168
Dec. 31, 2020 £5,624 £2,323

Trustees

Name Appointed
Revd Dr DAVID GEORGE CORNICK (Chair) Sept. 8, 2018
Dr ANNE SAMSON Sept. 8, 2018
Dr Simone Maghenzani July 1, 2023
Jean Margaret Wyber Nov. 16, 2017
John George Ellis Jan. 1, 2016
Professor Clyde Binfield Sept. 5, 2005
Rev Prof David Michael Thompson Ma Phd Bd Sept. 16, 2005
Revd Chris Damp Sept. 16, 2005
Revd Dr Kirsty Thorpe
Revd Dr Michael Hopkins July 3, 2009
Revd Dr Robert Philip Pope Sept. 3, 2011
Rev FLEUR ST CLAIR HOUSTON July 23, 2016
Rev MICHAEL JAGESSAR July 5, 2014