The Friends of St Mellanus Church
Analysis
The Friends of St Mellanus Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in July 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Friends of St Mellanus Church reported income of £18k and spending of £15k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £3,018 to £18k (+505%), an average of +57% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 313%. Over the whole period it spent 120% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Friends of St Mellanus Church sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Watchet Market House Museum Society (£18k), Brancepeth Community Association (£18k) and Leicestershire Co-Op (Snibston) Band (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We undertake various social activities to raise funds. These funds are then donated to St. Mellanus Church as they are needed for the maintenance and restoration of the church building.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Watchet Market House Museum Society | Somerset | £18k |
| Brancepeth Community Association | Durham | £18k |
| Leicestershire Co-Op (Snibston) Band | Coalville | £18k |
| Tunbury Village Hall | Chatham | £18k |