Crossway Stratford
Analysis
Crossway Stratford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Forest Gate. It was registered in April 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10498312). It says it provides other finance and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Crossway Stratford reported income of £788k and spending of £753k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £392k to £788k (+101%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Crossway Stratford sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St John's Downshire Hill (£788k), Beam Park Islamic Centre (£790k) and S L G Charitable Trust Limited (£788k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 93%, charitable activities 5.9% and investments 1.2%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £6,400. Reserves of £256k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 93%
- Charitable activities 5.9%
- Investments 1.2%
In the charity's own words
The Charity's activities include: 1. The advancement of Christ's Kingdom by faithful teaching in Stratford; 2. Supporting those working in pastoral work; 3. Support for religious education in accordance with the Christian Faith in schools; 4. Provide relief of needs and support to unemployed; 5. Support of Christians suffering persecution; and 6. Support of full-time Christian Missionaries.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Downshire Hill | London | £788k |
| Beam Park Islamic Centre | Rainham | £790k |
| S L G Charitable Trust Limited | Oxford | £788k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul's, Shadwell | London | £791k |