The Wells Clerical Charity
Analysis
The Wells Clerical Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wells. It was registered in June 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Wells Clerical Charity reported income of £14k and spending of £7,300, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £10k to £14k (+37%), an average of +8.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Wells Clerical Charity sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Truro Fund (£14k), Barrs Court Primary Parent Teacher and Friends Association (£14k) and Par-St Blazey Scout Group (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
to provide financial assistance to the clergy and their families who are serving in the historic Archdeaconry of Wells. Includes assisting children of the clergy, under the age of 25, by making grants to enable them to earn their living; otherwise providing for their education; providing relief for clergy, their spouses, widows, widowers or other dependants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Truro Fund | London | £14k |
| Barrs Court Primary Parent Teacher and Friends Association | Bristol | £14k |
| Par-St Blazey Scout Group | Par | £14k |
| Burnley & District U3a | Burnley | £14k |