Small Church Charities
Analysis
Small Church Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in November 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Small Church Charities reported income of £19k and spending of £24k, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £16k to £19k (+18%), an average of +4.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Small Church Charities sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Al - Raza Islamic Educational and Welfare Trust (£19k), Warrington Spiritualist Church (£19k) and Great Elm Village Hall Management Committee (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Preacher's Charity: apply 2/3rd's of cleared income for the benefit of the Dean & Chapter of Norwich Cathedral, the remaining 1/3rd to be made available for the benefit of inhabitants of the city of Norwich.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Al - Raza Islamic Educational and Welfare Trust | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £19k |
| Warrington Spiritualist Church | Warrington | £19k |
| Great Elm Village Hall Management Committee | Frome | £19k |
| Victory Missions London | London | £19k |