Temple Church Trust
Analysis
Temple Church Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in United Kingdom. It was registered in November 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 14194717). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Temple Church Trust reported income of £3.7m and spending of £2.3m, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Temple Church Trust sits at the 99th percentile: it is larger than about 99% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Salisbury Cathedral School Limited (£3.7m), East London Mosque Trust (£3.7m) and The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. (£3.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 82%, trading 9.2% and charitable activities 7.8%. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 10%. Reserves of £793k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 10 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 82%
- Charitable activities 7.8%
- Trading 9.2%
- Investments 0.5%
In the charity's own words
Within the City of London, the charity works to promote the Christian religion by holding religious services, the provision of religious instruction, pastoral care and ministry; talks and lectures about the church and the relationship between law and religion; it advances the architectural heritage of the Church by supporting its preservation and maintenance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral School Limited | Salisbury | £3.7m |
| East London Mosque Trust | London | £3.7m |
| The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd. | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £3.6m |
| Release International | Kent | £3.7m |