The Friends of Saint Giles' Church Cambridge
Analysis
The Friends of Saint Giles' Church Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in August 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Saint Giles' Church Cambridge reported income of £11k and spending of £4,924, leaving 54% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £21k to £11k (-50%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 115% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Friends of Saint Giles' Church Cambridge sits at the 24th percentile: it is larger than about 24% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Redeemed Christian Church of God River of Life (£11k), Union of British Messianic Synagogues (£11k) and Third New Forest North (Ashurst and Colbury) Scout Group (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity?s objects are, for the public benefit, to preserve and protect the building, grounds and historic contents of Saint Giles? Church, Cambridge. To this end, we have commissioned an architect to examine underfloor heating, improved lighting and the creation of useable community spaces and storage. We also promote understanding of local heritage through free monthly talks.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God River of Life | Slough | £11k |
| Union of British Messianic Synagogues | Norwich | £11k |
| Third New Forest North (Ashurst and Colbury) Scout Group | Southampton | £11k |
| Christ Covenant Chapel | Mitcham | £11k |