St Stephens Community Association
Analysis
St Stephens Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Canterbury. It was registered in August 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending February 2026, St Stephens Community Association reported income of £45k and spending of £40k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £22k to £45k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, St Stephens Community Association sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Naqshbandia Aslamia (£45k), Bolney Village Chapel (£45k) and The Amen Corner Trust (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of St Stephen's and the neighbourhood by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation to improve the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Naqshbandia Aslamia | Birmingham | £45k |
| Bolney Village Chapel | Haywards Heath | £45k |
| The Amen Corner Trust | London | £45k |
| Keys to the Harvest Trust | Kent | £45k |