The Othona Community
Analysis
The Othona Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in July 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Othona Community reported income of £134k and spending of £141k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £72k to £134k (+87%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 56%. 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, The Othona Community sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Wilfrid, Mobberley (£134k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Laurence, Frodsham (£134k) and Wem Baptist Church (£134k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Othona is an open and inclusive Community rooted in the Christian tradition, drawing on other inspiration. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and beliefs to centres on the coasts of Essex and Dorset.Sharing in work, worship, study and play, we seek renewal and glimpses of the sacred,exploring the relationship between faith and life, learning to care for the world and its people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Wilfrid, Mobberley | Knutsford | £134k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Laurence, Frodsham | Frodsham | £134k |
| Wem Baptist Church | Shropshire | £134k |
| Sandon Road Baptist Church Stafford | Stafford | £134k |