Christ Central Preston
Analysis
Christ Central Preston is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in January 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Christ Central Preston reported income of £87k and spending of £28k, leaving 68% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £28k to £87k (+207%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 111%. Over the whole period it spent 54% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Christ Central Preston sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hucclecote Methodist Church (£87k), The Longchen Foundation (£87k) and Timperley Methodist Church (£87k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the Christian religion for the public benefit, in accordance with the Basis of faith, in the Preston area in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of facilities for public worship and prayer.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hucclecote Methodist Church | Gloucester | £87k |
| The Longchen Foundation | Oxford | £87k |
| Timperley Methodist Church | Altrincham | £87k |
| Westwood Christian Centre | Huddersfield | £87k |