The Friends of Cressing Temple
Analysis
The Friends of Cressing Temple is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in April 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Friends of Cressing Temple reported income of £80k and spending of £39k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £24k to £80k (+234%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 89%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Friends of Cressing Temple 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 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Coventry Canal Basin Trust Limited (£80k), Moortown West Community Association (£80k) and Wilding Acres Trust (£80k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To conserve, enhance and develop the buildings, gardens and historic site at Cressing Temple, as a unique historical, social, horticultural and educational record and resource; and to support Essex County Council in this objective, for the benefit of the people of Essex.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry Canal Basin Trust Limited | Coventry | £80k |
| Moortown West Community Association | Leeds | £80k |
| Wilding Acres Trust | Kington | £80k |
| Sheffield Countryside Conservation Trust | South Yorkshire | £80k |