The Community of All Hallows
Analysis
The Community of All Hallows is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bungay. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Community of All Hallows reported income of £1.0m and spending of £841k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £647k to £1.0m (+60%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Community of All Hallows sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Age Concern Wigan Borough (£1.0m), London Sivan Kovil Trust (£1.0m) and London Good News Church Limited (£1.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 56% and donations and legacies 5.7%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 1.4%. Grants to other organisations totalled £301k. Reserves of £2.0m would cover about 29 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 5.7%
- Investments 56%
- Other 39%
In the charity's own words
The Community of All Hallows is a society of women who have come together at the call of God to share a corporate life. Members, referred to as 'Sister', intend to stay in the Community for life, having vowed to live according to its Rule and Constitution.We operate two small retreat houses.Sisters undertake chaplaincy, teaching and 1-to-1 spiritual direction.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Wigan Borough | Lancashire | £1.0m |
| London Sivan Kovil Trust | London | £1.0m |
| London Good News Church Limited | London | £1.0m |
| Subud Britain | West Sussex | £1.0m |