Wanstead United Reformed Church
Analysis
Wanstead United Reformed Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Wanstead United Reformed Church reported income of £84k and spending of £129k, spending 154% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £76k to £84k (+10%), an average of +2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Wanstead United Reformed 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 One King Ministries (£84k), Precious Seed (£84k) and 2020 Birmingham Trust (£83k).
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
We provide weekly Sunday morning Christian worship services and additional opportunities for worship, prayer and Bible study in Wanstead in the London Borough of Redbridge. We support Beavers, Cubs and Scouting activities and provide space and facilities for community organisations and events. We also support local community organisations and hold cultural and social events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| One King Ministries | Hornchurch | £84k |
| Precious Seed | Derby | £84k |
| 2020 Birmingham Trust | Birmingham | £83k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Christopher and St Nicholas Blackpool | Blackpool | £84k |