The Eden Christian Trust
Analysis
The Eden Christian Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in February 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and amateur sport, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Eden Christian Trust reported income of £51k and spending of £49k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £35k to £51k (+46%), an average of +9.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Eden Christian Trust sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Noah's Ark Sanctuary (£51k), People Act for Tunisia (Pact) (£51k) and The House (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
- Works in partnership with local churches and supports them in all areas of youth work- Encourages an understanding of the Christian faith among young people- Provides activities and opportunities that will bring young people together and encourage 'community'- Works with un-churched young people on the streets and in the community generally
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark Sanctuary | Essex | £51k |
| People Act for Tunisia (Pact) | Luton | £51k |
| The House | Upminster | £51k |
| The Sheba Project Ltd | London | £51k |