Kingsway CLC Trust
Analysis
Kingsway CLC Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Deeside. It was registered in May 1973, 53 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01093879). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Kingsway CLC Trust reported income of £7.4m and spending of £7.4m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £5.8m to £7.4m (+28%), an average of +6.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Kingsway CLC Trust sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The London Diocesan Board for Schools (£7.4m), CTVC Limited (£7.4m) and Methodist Church - North West England District (£7.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and investments 1.4%. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 1.8%. Reserves of £2.4m would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 42 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.3%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 1.4%
- Other 0.4%
In the charity's own words
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The London Diocesan Board for Schools | London | £7.4m |
| CTVC Limited | London | £7.4m |
| Methodist Church - North West England District | Preston | £7.3m |
| Mount St Mary's | Derbyshire | £7.6m |