Child Evangelism Fellowship of Britain
Analysis
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in May 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00570740). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Britain reported income of £115k and spending of £152k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income fell from £317k to £115k (-64%), an average of -22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income dropped by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Britain sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Peace Alliance (£115k), New Unity (£115k) and The Canons Regular of Eltham CIO (£115k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
CEF has workers serving in different capacities and volunteers assisting with teaching children The Gospel. Programmes include good news clubs, holiday bible clubs, 5 day clubs, children's rallies,and ministry to schools. CEF also has training programmes, organises prayer ministries and has a range of publications. Designated gifts are received for the support of workers and projects overseas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Peace Alliance | London | £115k |
| New Unity | London | £115k |
| The Canons Regular of Eltham CIO | Exeter | £115k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church Heeley with Arbourthorne and Norfolk Park | Sheffield | £115k |