Ashford Christian Fellowship
Analysis
Ashford Christian Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in June 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and recreation, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09021910). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Ashford Christian Fellowship reported income of £202k and spending of £238k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £250k to £202k (-19%), an average of -5.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Ashford Christian Fellowship sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Global Impact International Ministry (£202k), Day's and Atkinson's Almshouse Charity (£202k) and Living Word Church (£202k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ashford Christian Fellowship, which trades as Bright City Church, is a Free Church and member of the Evangelical Alliance. We are a family of people from all over the world who love Jesus. We shine the light of his love and good news in our community and across the nations where we also provide practical and social support. We worship together on Sundays and meet in smaller groups during the week.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact International Ministry | Palmers Green | £202k |
| Day's and Atkinson's Almshouse Charity | Edgware | £202k |
| Living Word Church | York | £202k |
| Levenshulme Inspire Foundation | Manchester | £202k |