Grace Church Chichester
Analysis
Grace Church Chichester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in April 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06056250). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Grace Church Chichester reported income of £519k and spending of £552k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £507k to £519k (+2.3%), an average of +0.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Grace Church Chichester sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Weavers' Almshouse Charities (£518k), Kyl Central Shul Trust (£519k) and Rivertree Trust (£518k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 94% and charitable activities 4.9%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £103k. Reserves of £1.0m would cover about 22 months of spending at that rate. It employed 6 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 94%
- Charitable activities 4.9%
- Investments 1.0%
In the charity's own words
During the period under review the Church has provided the following:- Alpha and other evangelistic activities, appropriate follow up. Meetings for students and young people. Mens meetings and womens meetings and event. Prayer meetings. Membership days. Training in pastoral care and other aspects of ministry. Freedom in Christ appointments. Life Groups. Helped eleviate need in the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers' Almshouse Charities | London | £518k |
| Kyl Central Shul Trust | London | £519k |
| Rivertree Trust | Huddersfield | £518k |
| Almshouse Charity of Arthur Winsley and Others | Colchester | £519k |