The Congregational Federation Limited

Analysis

The Congregational Federation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in May 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01166357). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.

In the financial year ending December 2025, The Congregational Federation Limited reported income of £603k and spending of £335k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £347k to £603k (+74%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 3659%. Over the whole period it spent 220% of the income it received.

Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Congregational Federation Limited sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust (£603k), Mechinah Golders Green Limited (£603k) and Trafford Methodist Circuit (£602k).

In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 1.7%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £67k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate.