Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation
Analysis
Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in January 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, environment/conservation/heritage and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07407807). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation reported income of £133k and spending of £88k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £70k to £133k (+89%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope Church, Ashton-In-Makerfield (£133k), Hollywood Christian Life Centre (£133k) and The West End Methodist Church and Centre (£133k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides a place of worship for an Orthodox Christian parish. Cares for and raises funds to repair an ecclesiastical building of architectural merit. Rents out the church hall for use by local organisations. Provides a venue for the performance of classical music. Helps to integrate Orthodox Christians from abroad into British society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Church, Ashton-In-Makerfield | Ashton-In-Makerfield | £133k |
| Hollywood Christian Life Centre | Birmingham | £133k |
| The West End Methodist Church and Centre | Stoke-On-Trent | £133k |
| Catholic Union Charitable Trust Limited | London | £133k |