Religion Media Centre
Analysis
Religion Media Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Religion Media Centre reported income of £128k and spending of £110k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £121k to £128k (+6.0%), an average of +1.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Religion Media Centre sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen, Lindley, Huddersfield (£128k), The Independent Methodist Association (Incorporated) (£128k) and Freedom Church Cardiff (£128k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing information to journalists on stories about religion, including research briefings and access to reputable sources of expertise and a range of informed opinion on a particular topic. Offering events where people connected with stories about religion engage and discuss issues with journalists. Providing religious literacy training to journalists and media training to religious leaders.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen, Lindley, Huddersfield | Huddersfield | £128k |
| The Independent Methodist Association (Incorporated) | Lancashire | £128k |
| Freedom Church Cardiff | Cardiff | £128k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Brinsworth St Andrew with Catcliffe St Mary, Treeton St Helen and Tinsley St Lawrence | South Yorkshire | £128k |