St Laurence Ecclesiastical Charities
Analysis
St Laurence Ecclesiastical Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in March 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, St Laurence Ecclesiastical Charities reported income of £75k and spending of £110k, spending 146% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £72k to £75k (+4.4%), an average of +1.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, St Laurence Ecclesiastical Charities sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Moorland Community Care Group (£75k), A Child of Mine (£77k) and Toy's Hill Village Hall and Chancel (£75k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The net yearly income is paid to the Parochial Church Council of St. Laurence, Reading for the maintenance and repair of the fabric, the bells and seats of the church of St. Laurence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Moorland Community Care Group | Devon | £75k |
| A Child of Mine | Stafford | £77k |
| Toy's Hill Village Hall and Chancel | Westerham | £75k |
| Disc Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess | Shefford | £78k |