St Olaf's Wasdale Head Parish Church Management Committee
Analysis
St Olaf's Wasdale Head Parish Church Management Committee is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Seascale. It was registered in June 2022, 4 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.
In the financial year ending December 2025, St Olaf's Wasdale Head Parish Church Management Committee reported income of £31k and spending of £17k, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £31k (+121%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 340%. Over the whole period it spent 44% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, St Olaf's Wasdale Head Parish Church Management Committee sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% 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 1st Buckland and Horrabridge Scout Group (£31k), Basildon Orthodox Community (£31k) and Chabad Retreat Centre (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Christian worship throughout the year, events such as harvest, carol singing, exhibitions, weddings, baptisms and funerals. Welcoming visitors, the church is open each day. Maintenance of the buildings and churchyard. Providing information and publicity about the the church and surrounding area. Maintaining contact with and supporting the local community. Mission to walkers and climbers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Buckland and Horrabridge Scout Group | Yelverton | £31k |
| Basildon Orthodox Community | Southend-On-Sea | £31k |
| Chabad Retreat Centre | Salford | £31k |
| Suvartha Ministries UK | Pegasus House | £31k |