Church Estate
Analysis
Church Estate is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Scunthorpe. It was registered in December 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Church Estate reported income of £15k and spending of £20k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,909 to £15k (+121%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 101%. 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, Church Estate sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 29% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sir Pierce Lacy Charitable Trust (£15k), The Vronhaul (Llandinam) Charity (£15k) and Allo Mate (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Undertaking necessary work to ensure the building is in good repair and remains open for worship and other events, for the benefit of the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Pierce Lacy Charitable Trust | London | £15k |
| The Vronhaul (Llandinam) Charity | Powys | £15k |
| Allo Mate | London | £15k |
| The British Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Association | Berkshire | £15k |