Discovery Church Wroughton
Analysis
Discovery Church Wroughton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swindon. It was registered in July 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Discovery Church Wroughton reported income of £72k and spending of £52k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from September 2023 to September 2025, income fell from £104k to £72k (-31%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income dropped by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Discovery Church Wroughton sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wilmslow Wells for Africa (£72k), The Frederick & Phyllis Cann Trust (£72k) and The Wulugu Project (£72k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We meet in Markham Hall, Wroughton. We hold a Sunday worship service, and mid-week Bible study, occasional church social events, and seasonal family events for the wider community. Our parent and children's group meets x3 times per month in term time, in the local community centre. We meet in private homes for mid-week Bible study and prayer. Our building is a hub for Swindon Food Collective.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Wells for Africa | Cheshire | £72k |
| The Frederick & Phyllis Cann Trust | Northampton | £72k |
| The Wulugu Project | Norwich | £72k |
| Cross-Links Dover | Dover | £72k |