The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Tunbridge Wells
Analysis
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Tunbridge Wells is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tunbridge Wells. It was registered in June 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Tunbridge Wells reported income of £802k and spending of £811k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £582k to £802k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Tunbridge Wells sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries, UK (Afcm, UK) (£801k), Revelation Church - London (£805k) and Zeenatul Quran (£801k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 89%, charitable activities 5.3% and investments 5.3%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £176k. Reserves of £560k would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 12 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 89%
- Charitable activities 5.3%
- Investments 5.3%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship is held, open to all. Christianity is taught through sermons, courses and groups. Christianity is promoted through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution of literature. The whole mission of the church is promoted with the provision of activities for senior citizens, and mother and toddler groups. Support is given to other charities in the uk and overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries, UK (Afcm, UK) | Coventry | £801k |
| Revelation Church - London | London | £805k |
| Zeenatul Quran | Blackburn | £801k |
| David's Tent | London | £805k |