Minsteracres Retreat Centre
Analysis
Minsteracres Retreat Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Consett. It was registered in October 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07588301). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Minsteracres Retreat Centre reported income of £795k and spending of £742k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £500k to £795k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Minsteracres Retreat Centre sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Praxis Service (£784k), The Highbury Centre (£803k) and Ann Watson's Trust (£783k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 53%, charitable activities 40% and trading 5.6%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 0.5%. Reserves of £73k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 14 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 53%
- Charitable activities 40%
- Trading 5.6%
- Investments 0.1%
- Other 1.0%
In the charity's own words
Minsteracres is a Christian place of prayer. We welcome people of all faiths or none who share our values. Our vision is supported by three core values: create an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality with space for reflection and prayer maintain a special option for people who find themselves on the margins of church and society relate in a responsible way to the environment
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Praxis Service | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £784k |
| The Highbury Centre | London | £803k |
| Ann Watson's Trust | Sutton-on-Hull | £783k |
| The Baker's Benevolent Society | Epping | £810k |