Churches Together in Leicestershire
Analysis
Churches Together in Leicestershire is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Melton Mowbray. It was registered in December 2010, 16 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. It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Churches Together in Leicestershire reported income of £17k and spending of £26k, spending 148% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £35k to £17k (-50%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income dropped by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 118% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Churches Together in Leicestershire sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Church and School Estate (£17k), Cambidge Foundation CIO (£17k) and The Rainhill Gala (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
2018 was another significant year. The Pioneer Community Worker for Lubbesthorpe has become a quickly established and important role. In 2018 the Revd Canon Helen Cameron became the new Chair of the Church Leaders meeting. The URC Moderator of the East Midlands Synod the Revd Peter Meek stepping down after four years. It was also agreed that a 'light touch' but important review of CTiL was begun.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Church and School Estate | Bourne | £17k |
| Cambidge Foundation CIO | Shropshire | £17k |
| The Rainhill Gala | Merseyside | £17k |
| Worthing 4 Refugees | Worthing | £17k |