The Friends of Winchelsea Church
Analysis
The Friends of Winchelsea Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Winchelsea. It was registered in September 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Winchelsea Church reported income of £17k and spending of £9,724, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £17k (+19%), an average of +4.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Friends of Winchelsea Church sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rhyl and District Spiritualist Centre (£17k), Northern Christian Conventions (£17k) and Christian Revival Centre (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To foster interest in the Church and to cooperate with the PCC in the preservation and improvement of the fabric, furniture,stained glass and monuments of the church and its churchyard, which may include reasonable contributions to the everyday running costs of the church and churchyard and in furthering any other scheme or project to help in maintaining their safety, beauty and utility.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rhyl and District Spiritualist Centre | Rhyl | £17k |
| Northern Christian Conventions | Lancaster | £17k |
| Christian Revival Centre | London | £17k |
| The Convent of St John of Kronstadt | Bath | £17k |