Christian Science Society Barnstaple
Analysis
Christian Science Society Barnstaple is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barnstaple. It was registered in April 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Christian Science Society Barnstaple reported income of £15k and spending of £14k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £15k (+32%), an average of +7.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 142% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Christian Science Society Barnstaple sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pembroke Trust (£14k), Burmese Church London (£15k) and Living Hope Bible Church Romney Marsh (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society promotes Christian Science in such ways as are strictly in accordance with the teachings and practice of Christian Science as set forth in Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy and the Manual of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, USA. Its main activities are church services on zoom.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Trust | London | £14k |
| Burmese Church London | London | £15k |
| Living Hope Bible Church Romney Marsh | Kent | £14k |
| Wallasey Spiritualist Church | Wallasey | £15k |