The Diocese of Norwich Churches Trust
Analysis
The Diocese of Norwich Churches Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in August 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Diocese of Norwich Churches Trust reported income of £55k and spending of £54k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £17k to £55k (+224%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 102%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Diocese of Norwich Churches Trust sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Croes Y Parc Baptist Church (£55k), The Merry Bells Village Hall (£55k) and Camberley Youth for Christ (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of the Christian Gospel and faith within the Diocese Of Norwich by providing, administering, maintaining, repairing, renewing and replacing churches or ecclesiastical buildings licensed for public worship in accordance with the Christian faith as received by The Church Of England.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Croes Y Parc Baptist Church | Cardiff | £55k |
| The Merry Bells Village Hall | Oxfordshire | £55k |
| Camberley Youth for Christ | Surrey | £55k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James, Harvington | Worcestershire | £55k |