Wray Chapel
Analysis
Wray Chapel is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancaster. It was registered in October 2020, 6 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Wray Chapel reported income of £34k and spending of £22k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £147k to £34k (-77%), an average of -31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income dropped by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 30% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Wray Chapel sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Atherton Charitable Trust (£34k), The Cornerstone Trust (£34k) and The Pastures Community Church (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our aim is to introduce, make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ. This is done through services of Bible study, worship and prayer. We also provide various midweek groups, youth and children's activities, support, sports and social events for the church & the local community. We also seek to support individuals and organisations with similar aims in the UK & overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Atherton Charitable Trust | Lancashire | £34k |
| The Cornerstone Trust | Workington | £34k |
| The Pastures Community Church | Nottingham | £34k |
| The Brotherhood Community Hall | Clacton On Sea | £34k |