Church Charity
Analysis
Church Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Saxmundham. It was registered in December 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it provides other finance, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Church Charity reported income of £12k and spending of £8,220, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £8,739 to £12k (+34%), an average of +7.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Church Charity sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Theo Trust (£12k), Jesus Christ City Mission Bristol (£12k) and Hindu Buddhist Cultural Association (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We exist for the purpose of organising regular Christian worship in Sweffling and for maintaining the fabric of our historic parish church. We contribute financially to Christian mission in the UK and to overseas aid/famine relief.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Theo Trust | Staffordshire | £12k |
| Jesus Christ City Mission Bristol | Bristol | £12k |
| Hindu Buddhist Cultural Association | Buckinghamshire | £12k |
| Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha and Welfare Cultural Association | Southampton | £12k |