Emmanuel Free Church of England, Morecambe
Analysis
Emmanuel Free Church of England, Morecambe is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in October 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Emmanuel Free Church of England, Morecambe reported income of £37k and spending of £57k, spending 155% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £3,097 to £37k (+1087%), an average of +128% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 812%. Over the whole period it spent 133% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Emmanuel Free Church of England, Morecambe sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nottingham Gordon Memorial Trust for Boys and Girls (£37k), The Redeemed Christian Church of God Hope Hall (£37k) and The Peterborough Soup Kitchen (£37k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promoting religion in Morecambe and the surrounding area according to the doctrine of the Free Church of England. Planting Churches. Providing support for local charities and services for the local community.Joining in Ecumenical Services and other activities via the local "Churches Together" group.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Gordon Memorial Trust for Boys and Girls | Nottingham | £37k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Hope Hall | Chelmsford | £37k |
| The Peterborough Soup Kitchen | Peterborough | £37k |
| Renewal Church Whitfield | Dover | £37k |