Grace Church Rendlesham
Analysis
Grace Church Rendlesham is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Woodbridge. It was registered in May 2023, 3 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Grace Church Rendlesham reported income of £518k and spending of £296k, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £27k to £518k (+1791%), an average of +335% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 744%. Over the whole period it spent 59% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Grace Church Rendlesham sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha (£517k), The Armed Forces' Christian Union (Afcu) (£518k) and Bramhall Methodist Church (£517k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 45%, investments 6.0%, trading 2.0% and charitable activities 1.2%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £40k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 45%
- Charitable activities 1.2%
- Trading 2.0%
- Investments 6.0%
- Other 46%
In the charity's own words
Grace Church Rendlesham exists for the advancement of the Christian faith within Rendlesham, Suffolk and the surrounding neighbourhood and further afield, and such other charitable purposes that put into practice the Christian faith.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha | Southall | £517k |
| The Armed Forces' Christian Union (Afcu) | Swindon | £518k |
| Bramhall Methodist Church | Stockport | £517k |
| Union of Welsh Independents Incorporated | Riverside Business Park | £518k |