Freshbrook Church
Analysis
Freshbrook Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swindon. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Freshbrook Church reported income of £247k and spending of £279k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £186k to £247k (+32%), an average of +7.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Freshbrook Church sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wilmslow United Reformed Church Charity (£246k), Assembly of God Ministry Adorai Church (£247k) and London Mission (North-West) Methodist Circuit (£246k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Church provides activities for different age groups within the community, meeting specific needs, establishing contacts and building relationships. There are groups for children and young people, parents and toddlers, day-time groups for older people and a seniors lunch club held monthly. Outreach programmes in local schools operate both independently and collaboratively with other agencies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow United Reformed Church Charity | Wilmslow | £246k |
| Assembly of God Ministry Adorai Church | Essex | £247k |
| London Mission (North-West) Methodist Circuit | London | £246k |
| Upton Methodist Church | Poole | £247k |