The Ark Erith Limited
Analysis
The Ark Erith Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in February 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02682305). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending January 2025, The Ark Erith Limited reported income of £11k and spending of £10k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £2,736 to £11k (+320%), an average of +43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 247%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Ark Erith Limited sits at the 25th percentile: it is larger than about 24% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Halton Spiritualist Church (£11k), The International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry (UK) (£11k) and Chapelhill Ministries (£11k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Christian centre comprising a cafe and bookshop.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Halton Spiritualist Church | Cheshire | £11k |
| The International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry (UK) | Buxton | £11k |
| Chapelhill Ministries | Surrey | £11k |
| Glantwymyn Community Centre | Powys | £11k |