ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION TRUST

About ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION TRUST

ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 276501). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 68/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION TRUST reported a total income of £17,646 and total expenditure of £123,807, a spending ratio of 702% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION TRUST describes its activities as follows: The trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 701.6% of income spent on charitable work