The Parochial Church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Erith
Analysis
The Parochial Church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Erith is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Erith. It was registered in February 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Parochial Church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Erith reported income of £92k and spending of £93k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £96k to £92k (-4.4%), an average of -1.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Parochial Church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Erith sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gateway Church Cymru (£92k), Emanuel Hospital (£92k) and New Beginnings Christian Centre (£92k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Regular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; fostering regular contact with church school and links with the wider community; Sunday Children's Clubs and support for Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, Rainbows; promoting the mission of Church through activities for interest groups; supporting charities in UK & overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Church Cymru | Aberdare | £92k |
| Emanuel Hospital | London | £92k |
| New Beginnings Christian Centre | West Yorkshire | £92k |
| Partners for Change Ethiopia | 225-229 Seven Sisters Road | £92k |