The Ancient Parish of Ripple Trust
Analysis
The Ancient Parish of Ripple Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in June 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending January 2026, The Ancient Parish of Ripple Trust reported income of £17k and spending of £16k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £12k to £17k (+43%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Ancient Parish of Ripple Trust sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Anointed International Christian Centre Trust (£17k), Pakistan Forum Nottingham (£17k) and Life Church Falmouth (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Relief of persons resident in the area who in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce need etc. In addition 50% of the net income is paid to the Trustees of The Ripple Ecclesiastical Charity (1059002) for the repair of the St Mary's Church, Ripple.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Anointed International Christian Centre Trust | London | £17k |
| Pakistan Forum Nottingham | Nottingham | £17k |
| Life Church Falmouth | Cornwall | £17k |
| Leicester Westleigh Christadelphian Church Limited | Leicester | £17k |