Crossways Methodist Church
Analysis
Crossways Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wolverhampton. It was registered in March 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Crossways Methodist Church reported income of £125k and spending of £133k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £113k to £125k (+10.0%), an average of +2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Crossways Methodist Church sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bangladesh Welfare Association (£125k), Caerau Development Trust (£125k) and The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Praise City (£124k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Regular public acts of worship. Provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation. Teaching Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Pastoral work, including visiting sick and bereaved. Sunday Club for youngsters. Activities for older people, parents and toddlers and other specific groups. Supporting charities in UK and abroad financially and with prayer.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Welfare Association | Burnley | £125k |
| Caerau Development Trust | Maesteg | £125k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Praise City | Kent | £124k |
| The Spring Playgroup Charity | Warwickshire | £125k |