The Friends of St George's Memorial Church Ypres
Analysis
The Friends of St George's Memorial Church Ypres is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Whitstable. It was registered in December 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Friends of St George's Memorial Church Ypres reported income of £51k and spending of £42k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £34k to £51k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Friends of St George's Memorial Church Ypres sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Christian Science Society Sevenoaks (£51k), Grace Baptist Church (£51k) and Signs of God (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promoting interest in St. George's Memorial Church, Ypres and acting as a link between the church and people in the United Kingdom and overseas. Co-operating with other organisations in Belgium and Britain for the benefit of the church. Making grants to the church for specific projects. Arranging visits to the church by groups of members of the Friends.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Science Society Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks | £51k |
| Grace Baptist Church | Cheshire | £51k |
| Signs of God | Kington | £51k |
| Sketty Community Church | Swansea | £51k |