Association of Festival Churches
Analysis
Association of Festival Churches is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Yes. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Association of Festival Churches reported income of £32k and spending of £16k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income dropped by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Association of Festival Churches 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 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fulwood Old Chapel (Unitarian) (£32k), Claremont Christian Church (£32k) and Christ Church, Harlesden (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support churches who wish to follow the Festival Church model. We support each church to find ways in which the building can be valued by the wider community and how they can be used for wider public benefit though celebrations and secular activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Old Chapel (Unitarian) | Sheffield | £32k |
| Claremont Christian Church | Bournemouth | £32k |
| Christ Church, Harlesden | London | £32k |
| Tamworth Christadelphian Church | Derby | £32k |