Lewsey Christian Centre
Analysis
Lewsey Christian Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedfordshire. It was registered in October 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, 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 06910658). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Lewsey Christian Centre reported income of £445k and spending of £369k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £227k to £445k (+96%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 35%. 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, Lewsey Christian Centre sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John a Thompson Memorial Trust (£444k), Pelican Parcels (£445k) and The Saunderson Foundation (£442k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Lewsey Pentecostal Church led by the Church Council; Sunday service; Sunday School, Dedication(Christening), Baptism, Marriages, Funeral, Counselling. Groups (Prayer, Worship, Women's, Men's; Young people, Outreach); Social and Educational events; Mission giving. Membership of AoG UK, Churches Together, Partnership working with Local Govt. Ofsted registered Lewsey Nursery(ages 0 to 5 years).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John a Thompson Memorial Trust | Southsea | £444k |
| Pelican Parcels | Hove | £445k |
| The Saunderson Foundation | Cambridge | £442k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God - RCCG House of Mercy, Aylesbury | Buckinghamshire | £445k |