Friends of the Church of the Ascension
Analysis
Friends of the Church of the Ascension is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in October 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 and provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Friends of the Church of the Ascension reported income of £13k and spending of £2,451, leaving 81% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from October 2024 to October 2025, income fell from £165k to £13k (-92%), an average of -92% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income dropped by 92%. Over the whole period it spent 35% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Friends of the Church of the Ascension sits at the 26th percentile: it is larger than about 26% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include UK Friends of Pardes (£13k), Providence Cranbrook Charity (£13k) and Christian Outreach in the Alps (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
the preservation and conservation of the unique artistic heritage of the fabric of the Church of the Ascension, and maintaining it as a place of English-speaking Christian worship; in the last year comprised a joint initiative between the church community and a number of artists from the Royal Academy whereby the artists were hosted by the CIO and their artworks later sold in Como and London
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| UK Friends of Pardes | Israel | £13k |
| Providence Cranbrook Charity | Tonbridge | £13k |
| Christian Outreach in the Alps | Sheffield | £13k |
| Prisons Week | London | £13k |