Forest Gate Church
Analysis
Forest Gate Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Mitcheldean. It was registered in March 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08310740). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Forest Gate Church reported income of £83k and spending of £71k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £57k to £83k (+45%), an average of +9.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2024, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Forest Gate Church sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ymddiriedolaeth Mewn Cysylltiad Ag Eglwys Annibynnol Minny Street (£83k), The Bangladeshi Islamic Cultural Society (£83k) and Bedhampton Methodist Church (£83k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Forest Gate Church is an independent evangelical Christian church based in the Forest of Dean and affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance. In addition to weekly worship, the church operates a diverse range of activities for Mothers and Toddlers, schoolchildren, young people and senior citizens. The church also supports mission activities across the UK and throughout the world.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ymddiriedolaeth Mewn Cysylltiad Ag Eglwys Annibynnol Minny Street | Cardiff | £83k |
| The Bangladeshi Islamic Cultural Society | Dudley | £83k |
| Bedhampton Methodist Church | Havant | £83k |
| Penzance Baptist Church | Penzance | £83k |