The Boaters Christian Fellowship
Analysis
The Boaters Christian Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in December 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and recreation, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Boaters Christian Fellowship reported income of £12k and spending of £15k, spending 121% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £13k to £12k (-4.2%), an average of -1.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Boaters Christian Fellowship sits at the 26th percentile: it is larger than about 26% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Muslim Welfare Association Rhyl (£12k), Colaton Raleigh Church Preservation Fund (£12k) and Sturry Social Centre (£12k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Christian worship, Christian witness and Christian fellowship for the canal boating community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim Welfare Association Rhyl | Rhyl | £12k |
| Colaton Raleigh Church Preservation Fund | Sidmouth | £12k |
| Sturry Social Centre | Kent | £12k |
| Keele Village Hall | Staffordshire | £12k |