ANGLICAN CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL
Supporting the common life of the churches of the Anglican Communion by resourcing its Instruments of Communion (the Anglican Consultative Council , the Primates Meeting and the Lambeth Conference) to develop agreed Anglican policies in the world mission of the Church and to encourage and guide Anglican participation in ecumenical dialogue and inter faith work at international level
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £620,186, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover their stated policy target of three months of operating costs (around £500,000). The group reported a net income increase of £234,612 for the year, supported by investment gains and stable incoming resources from member churches and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“Provincial Contributions 1,447,003”
“The Trustees’ policy is to hold unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover three months of operating costs (around £500,000 in 2024).” — page 18
“A grant of £97,877 (2023 £149,150) was made to the Anglican Alliance during 2024 including donated staff time.”
“During 2024, The Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, Secretary General and Dr Christopher Wells, key management personnel of the ACC were trustees of The Anglican Centre in Rome.” — page 39
“A grant of £97,877 (2023 £149,150) was made to the Anglican Alliance during 2024 including donated staff time.”
“During 2024, The Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, Secretary General and Dr Christopher Wells, key management personnel of the ACC were trustees of The Anglican Centre in Rome.” — page 39
“A grant of £97,877 (2023 £149,150) was made to the Anglican Alliance during 2024 including donated staff time.”
“During 2024, The Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, Secretary General and Dr Christopher Wells, key management personnel of the ACC were trustees of The Anglican Centre in Rome.” — page 39
“The consolidated accounts of the Group incorporate the accounts of the charity, The Anglican Consultative Council, and its subsidiary, Anglican Alliance.” — page 27
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Rt Revd Anthony Poggo — Secretary General
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/04/2011)
Trustees
- Margaret Anne Swinsonchair
- Aishi Sama Drong
- Andrew Khoo Chin Hock
- Anita Gittens
- Hanna Kim
- Joaquin Philpotts
- Rev Azad Marshall
- Rev Leonard Dawea
- Rev Marinez Rosa dos Santos Bassotto
- Rev Ranjit K Mathews
- Saba Kerry
- The Most Revd Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally
- The Most Revd Dr Jackson Nasoore Ole Sapit
- The Very Revd Hosam Naoum
- the Most Revd Francis John Mcdowell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.7m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.3m | £3.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.0m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.5m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is ANGLICAN CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £620,186, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover their stated policy target of three months of operating costs (around £500,000). The group reported a net income increase of £234,612 for the year, supported by investment gains and stable incoming resources from member churches and donations. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Who funds ANGLICAN CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ANGLICAN CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL as a grant recipient include THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- The Most Revd Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally — trustee here and at THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | To promote the religious and other charitable work of the Church |
| THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | To promote the religious and other charitable work of the Church |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- ANGLICAN MISSION IN ENGLAND
- RESOURCE FOR ANGLICAN RENEWAL MINISTRIES
- ST AUGUSTINE'S FOUNDATION
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, LANCASTER
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT
- Anglican International Development Ltd
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLICAN CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANGLICAN MISSION IN ENGLAND | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RESOURCE FOR ANGLICAN RENEWAL MINISTRIES | £247k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST AUGUSTINE'S FOUNDATION | £306k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, LANCASTER | £670k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |