Watch (Women and the Church)
Analysis
Watch (Women and the Church) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in January 2017, 9 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 other finance and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2026, Watch (Women and the Church) reported income of £39k and spending of £17k, leaving 55% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £20k to £39k (+92%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 80%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Watch (Women and the Church) sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Faith Church Fakenham (£39k), Christ Empowerment Centre Ministries (£39k) and Zawia Aid (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In furtherance of its objects the Charity organises events and meetings alongside the meetings of the General Synod of the Church of England and on other occasions, responds to issues raised by members and others, and publishes articles, reports and analysis with a particular focus on the role of women at all levels in the church. We also participate in consultations and working groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Church Fakenham | Swaffham | £39k |
| Christ Empowerment Centre Ministries | London | £39k |
| Zawia Aid | Birmingham | £39k |
| Society of Saint Gregory | Edinburgh | £39k |