The Friends of Crediton Church
Analysis
The Friends of Crediton Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crediton. It was registered in October 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Crediton Church reported income of £37k and spending of £15k, leaving 61% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £57k to £37k (-34%), an average of -9.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 19% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Friends of Crediton Church sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include A'nanda Ma'rga Pracaraka Samgha (£37k), North Holmwood Village Hall (£37k) and The Pakistan Islamic Centre (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Support in maintaining the fabric etc of Holy Cross Church, Crediton and the precincts thereof and furtherance of specific work of the Church and its general wellbeing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| A'nanda Ma'rga Pracaraka Samgha | London | £37k |
| North Holmwood Village Hall | Surrey | £37k |
| The Pakistan Islamic Centre | Rossendale | £37k |
| The Annual National Service for Seafarers in St Pauls Cathedral | London | £37k |