Christ Church Chichester
Analysis
Christ Church Chichester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in December 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides other finance, provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Christ Church Chichester reported income of £94k and spending of £105k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £93k to £94k (+1.0%), an average of +0.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Christ Church Chichester sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% 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 Holy Trinity Church East Finchley Parochial Church Council (£94k), Islamic Community & Education Centre (£94k) and Chudleigh Baptist Church (£94k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Offering weekly worship services and pastoral and practical support for members of the church and the wider community; supporting by prayer and financially the wider work of the Christian Church and charities both local and overseas; making premises available for ecumencial work of local churches, young people's organisations, counselling groups, and many local charities and arts institutions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church East Finchley Parochial Church Council | London | £94k |
| Islamic Community & Education Centre | Stourbridge | £94k |
| Chudleigh Baptist Church | Devon | £94k |
| Oaks Community Church | Bucks | £94k |