Goodnews UK Charity Foundation
Analysis
Goodnews UK Charity Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in June 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Goodnews UK Charity Foundation reported income of £22k and spending of £17k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £5,735 to £22k (+290%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 77%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Goodnews UK Charity Foundation sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Boston and District Athletic Club (£22k), Friends of Evergreen School, Warwick (£22k) and Laura's Light (£22k).
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
Hold Holy mass prayer meetings, Group retreats, conventions, public celebration of religious festivals, street ministry, distributing articles of faith, education and training. Teaching of Catholic social doctrines and valuesUsing print, online and other media to enlighten the public. Providing grants and donations to other charities with similar
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Boston and District Athletic Club | Boston | £22k |
| Friends of Evergreen School, Warwick | Warwick | £22k |
| Laura's Light | London | £22k |
| The Mitcheldean and District Community Association | Gloucestershire | £22k |