Central Readers' Council
Registered charity 1182319 CIO Registered since 2019
Operates: Throughout England And Wales
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Contact
| Website | https://layministry.org.uk |
| crcsec@transformingministry.co.uk | |
| Phone | 01760338552 |
| Address | CENTRAL READERS' COUNCIL, C/O MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT TEAM, CHURCH HOUSE, 27 GREAT SMITH STREET, LONDON, SW1P 3AZ |
Finances
£99,863 latest income
| Year | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £119,828 | £115,678 |
| 2021 | £126,649 | £107,947 |
| 2022 | £85,351 | £91,843 |
| 2023 | £162,260 | £117,153 |
| 2024 | £99,863 | £104,950 |
What it does
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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.
Governing document: CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 05 Mar 2019 as amended on 15 Dec 2021 as amended on 18 May 2024 as amended on 19 Jul 2025
Trustees (8)
- Benjamin Timothy Martinage 36 since 2025
- Canon Andrew Vyvian Wainwright since 2025
- Dr Stephanie Hayton since 2022
- Duncan Geoffrey Moss since 2025
- James Behrens since 2021
- Kenneth Alfred Hitchingsage 79 since 2025
- Lynn Anne Comer since 2023
- Oludolapo Ogunbawo since 2023
Connected charities (3)
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of ST Luke the Evangelist York 1 shared trustee
- West END and District Community Association 1 shared trustee
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Verwood 1 shared trustee
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