Thundersley Congregational Church
Analysis
Thundersley Congregational Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Benfleet. It was registered in October 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Thundersley Congregational Church reported income of £574k and spending of £545k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £452k to £574k (+27%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Thundersley Congregational Church sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Highway Trust Limited (£567k), Saheli (£575k) and Danish Young Women's Christian Association in London (£566k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 57%, charitable activities 28% and investments 15%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £171k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 21 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 57%
- Charitable activities 28%
- Investments 15%
- Other 0.5%
In the charity's own words
The principal purpose of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith and has a variety of activies including Pre-School, Parent and Toddler, Children and Young People, events for Men, Women and the community, fellowship groups, luncheon club, coffee mornings, ladies art & craft, discipleship, parenting and leadership training and residential accomodation for those over 65 yrs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Trust Limited | Cumbria | £567k |
| Saheli | Manchester | £575k |
| Danish Young Women's Christian Association in London | London | £566k |
| Kahaila Ltd | London | £577k |