The John Rice Charity
Analysis
The John Rice Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in August 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The John Rice Charity reported income of £17k and spending of £8,956, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £16k to £17k (+6.1%), an average of +1.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 128% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The John Rice Charity sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include London Community Network (£17k), RCCG Shining Light Christian Connections (£17k) and Christian International Community (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The income of the charity is to be distributed by the trustees in such manner as they shall see fit among ordained clergy serving or employed within seven London deaneries viz City of London, Southwark, Islington, Bermondsey, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Lambeth deaneries, and seven other central London parishes viz St Ann Westminster, St Clement Danes, St James Westminster, St Giles in the Fields
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| London Community Network | London | £17k |
| RCCG Shining Light Christian Connections | Romford | £17k |
| Christian International Community | Bedfordshire | £17k |
| Highdown Centre | Worthing | £17k |