Friends of S. Mary's Church
Analysis
Friends of S. Mary's Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in May 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of S. Mary's Church reported income of £21k and spending of £16k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £12k to £21k (+74%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Friends of S. Mary's Church sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Bathwick, Maintenance Trust (£21k), Wells Cathedral Preservation Trust (£21k) and Japan Mission (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Remote ancient and restored Church with at latest late 11th century wall paintings. Services are held from from time to time. The church is open for visitors in the Summer (end March to end October) every day between 2pm and 4pm and in Winter (end October to end March) Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 2pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Bathwick, Maintenance Trust | Bath | £21k |
| Wells Cathedral Preservation Trust | Somerset | £21k |
| Japan Mission | Harrogate | £21k |
| Wigton Evangelical Trust | Wigton | £21k |