Twynham Church for the Community
Analysis
Twynham Church for the Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in February 2008, 18 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 06349990). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Twynham Church for the Community reported income of £263k and spending of £179k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £175k to £263k (+50%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Twynham Church for the Community sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sussex Prisoners' Families (£263k), Cockermouth Christian Centre Trust (£264k) and Help in the Community (£263k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Twynham Church for the Community (Christchurch, Dorset) holds regular services of worship and other regular activities for church members. In addition, the church is involved with work with young families, with children and young people and with older people. Activities includes 'Mums and Toddler' groups, Sunday Schools, Youth Clubs and functions for Senior Citizens.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Prisoners' Families | West Sussex | £263k |
| Cockermouth Christian Centre Trust | Cumbria | £264k |
| Help in the Community | Kent | £263k |
| The Haller Foundation | Tunbridge Wells | £264k |