Urban Abbey
Analysis
Urban Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in June 2023, 3 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, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Urban Abbey reported income of £15k and spending of £3,614, leaving 76% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from November 2024 to November 2025, income grew from £5,090 to £15k (+196%), an average of +196% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 196%. Over the whole period it spent 39% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Urban Abbey sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Church Lands (£15k), Limpenhoe Village Hall (£15k) and Jamia Alfurqan Limited (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Urban Abbey aims to advance Christianity in Nottingham and elsewhere for the benefit of the public, by:1. hosting prayer meetings, worship, celebrations of Easter and Advent, retreats, religious education, and producing material that helps others to understand the Christian faith;2. carrying out pastoral care, outreach and missionary work ;3. holding communal meals and celebrating community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lands | Worcester | £15k |
| Limpenhoe Village Hall | Norwich | £15k |
| Jamia Alfurqan Limited | Birmingham | £15k |
| Jamiah Muhammadia Harikandi | Gloucester | £15k |