The Greek Orthodox Community of Hastings
Analysis
The Greek Orthodox Community of Hastings is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in February 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Greek Orthodox Community of Hastings reported income of £73k and spending of £62k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £63k to £73k (+17%), an average of +3.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Greek Orthodox Community of Hastings sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Affinity (£73k), Naqshbandia Active Development Association (Nada) (£73k) and Guru Ramdas Singh Sabha (£73k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The church is a space open to everyone to come and worship, to get advice from our priest and to speak with committee and community members. There is also a Greek school within the charity that teaches the Modern Greek language to children and adults.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Affinity | West Sussex | £73k |
| Naqshbandia Active Development Association (Nada) | Bradford | £73k |
| Guru Ramdas Singh Sabha | Birmingham | £73k |
| Oakley Holidays | Lytham St Annes | £73k |