National Estate Churches Network
Analysis
National Estate Churches Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, National Estate Churches Network reported income of £19k and spending of £29k, spending 157% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £19k to £19k (-2.7%), an average of -0.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, National Estate Churches Network sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cross Mission (£19k), The French Protestant Industrial Mission (British Committee) (£19k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the Christian religion on an ecumenical basis in the social housing estates of England and Wales for the benefit of the general public, through conferences, literature, online resources and a network of local groups, to support Christian ministry and enlighten others about the Christian religion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Mission | Watford | £19k |
| The French Protestant Industrial Mission (British Committee) | Hexham | £19k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw | Tiverton | £19k |
| Brunswick Education Centre and Social Welfare Trust | Manchester | £19k |