Gloucester National Spiritualist Church
Analysis
Gloucester National Spiritualist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucester. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Gloucester National Spiritualist Church reported income of £15k and spending of £11k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4,866 to £15k (+207%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 73%. 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, Gloucester National Spiritualist Church sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include First Church of Christ Scientist Kendal (£15k), The Anglican and Eastern Churches Association (CIO) (£15k) and Jamiya Masjid & Islamic Centre (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Annual payment is made to Brunswick Square Lawn Association for the upkeep of the gardensChurch garden is rented out to Hugo and Holly Nursery next door Food is put out regularly into a Community Pantry in the church groundsAn annual donation is given to Gloucestershire W.I. for use of the car parkIncome from Xmas service given to Shelter charity
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| First Church of Christ Scientist Kendal | Kendal | £15k |
| The Anglican and Eastern Churches Association (CIO) | London | £15k |
| Jamiya Masjid & Islamic Centre | Bromley | £15k |
| Worcester Street Pastors | Worcester | £15k |