The Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly PCC
Analysis
The Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly PCC is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Caerphilly. It was registered in August 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly PCC reported income of £399k and spending of £374k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £158k to £399k (+152%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly PCC sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society (£399k), Madina Mosque Trust (£400k) and The Redeemed Christian Church of God and RCCG Light House Parish (£399k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of regular public worship, and sacred space for personal payer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, small groups and assemblies in local schools. Promoting the mission of the Church in Wales in aiding community cohesion through provision of activities for older people, children and other specific groups,
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society | Waterside Park | £399k |
| Madina Mosque Trust | London | £400k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God and RCCG Light House Parish | Oxfordshire | £399k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Herne Hill | London | £400k |