Mekane Semaet St Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Analysis
Mekane Semaet St Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 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 buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Mekane Semaet St Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church reported income of £94k and spending of £55k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 347%. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Mekane Semaet St Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope Community Church (Tameside & Glossop) (£94k), Kingdom Life International Church (£94k) and St Nicolas' Guildford - Dorothy Grover Trust (£94k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ADVANCEING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH FOLLOWERS IN THE UK AND THE REST OF THE WORLD, IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING A PLACE OR PLACES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP FOR WORSHIP AND OFFICIATING OF SACRAMENTS AND FOR PERFORMANCE.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Church (Tameside & Glossop) | Cheshire | £94k |
| Kingdom Life International Church | Preston | £94k |
| St Nicolas' Guildford - Dorothy Grover Trust | Guildford | £94k |
| The Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius | Oxford | £94k |