The Independent Schools Christian Alliance
Analysis
The Independent Schools Christian Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in June 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Independent Schools Christian Alliance reported income of £59k and spending of £58k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £31k to £59k (+88%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Independent Schools Christian Alliance sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Peace Community Centre (£59k), The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund (£59k) and Stow Gospel Hall Trust (£59k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Arranging regional meetings and conferences for Heads, Governors, Chaplains and Teachers in different parts of the country. Providing leadership training for school prefects. Publishing a 20-page print newsletter two times a year which is mailed out to members. There is a brief monthly e-newsletter. Closed WhatsApp groups for Heads, for Chaplains and for Governors. Weekly prayer meetings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Community Centre | Peacehaven | £59k |
| The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund | Abingdon | £59k |
| Stow Gospel Hall Trust | Stow on the Wold | £59k |
| The Hechel Hatorah Synagogue Trust | London | £59k |