The Major Churches' Network
Analysis
The Major Churches' Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in March 2024, 2 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 services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Major Churches' Network reported income of £26k and spending of £21k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income grew from £5,740 to £26k (+361%), an average of +361% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 361%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Major Churches' Network sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gravesend Spiritualist Church (£26k), Streams of Life Foundation MK (£26k) and Association of Indian Community Churches (£26k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To operate a supportive network of major parish churches across EnglandTo advocate for the distinctive ministry of major parish churches across national church structures / bodies To provide training for the leadership of major parish churches to enable them to deliver their own local plans.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Spiritualist Church | Gravesend | £26k |
| Streams of Life Foundation MK | Milton Keynes | £26k |
| Association of Indian Community Churches | Cambridge | £26k |
| 11th Bristol (Headley Park) Air Scout Group | Bristol | £26k |