The Church Fund
Analysis
The Church Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in April 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Church Fund reported income of £65k and spending of £59k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £62k to £65k (+4.3%), an average of +1.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Church Fund sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include RCCG Freedom Connections Peterborough (£65k), The King's Community Church Hatfield Trust (£65k) and Chorley Evangelical Free Church (£65k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The upkeep, repair and insurance of the Parish Church of St Mary's, Walton on Thames and the goods and ornaments thereof.The maintenance of and improvement of the Parish Church and its Churchyard.The upkeep, repair and insurance of the Daughter Church of St John's Cottimore, Walton on Thames.The cost of maintaining and improving the Church of St John's Cottimore, Walton on Thames.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| RCCG Freedom Connections Peterborough | Peterborough | £65k |
| The King's Community Church Hatfield Trust | Dorset | £65k |
| Chorley Evangelical Free Church | Lancashire | £65k |
| Scorrier Christian Fellowship | Redruth | £65k |