Union Chapel
Analysis
Union Chapel is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Union Chapel reported income of £237k and spending of £290k, spending 122% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £167k to £237k (+42%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 57%. 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, Union Chapel sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 82% 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 Walk Through the Bible (£237k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Jesmond (£238k) and Healey Islamic Trust (£237k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides services of worship, pastoral care and outreach activities by: Holding Christian worship services, festival celebrations, weddings, baptisms and funerals.Actively engaging in pastoral care when needed for church members and the wider community. Opening Union Chapel to as many people as possible, from all walks of life by holding events and community activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Through the Bible | Essex | £237k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Jesmond | Newcastle upon Tyne | £238k |
| Healey Islamic Trust | West Yorkshire | £237k |
| City Life Church Truro | Truro | £238k |