The Jesus Lane Trust
Analysis
The Jesus Lane Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in June 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Jesus Lane Trust reported income of £242k and spending of £254k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £215k to £242k (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Jesus Lane Trust sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mid Cheshire Methodist Circuit (£242k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Helen's, Wheathampstead and St Peter's, Gustard Wood (£242k) and Cornerstone Church Newcastle Limited (£242k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
SUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN WORK AMONG STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS BASED IN CHURCH MINISTRY IN CAMBRIDGE.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cheshire Methodist Circuit | Northwich | £242k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Helen's, Wheathampstead and St Peter's, Gustard Wood | St Albans | £242k |
| Cornerstone Church Newcastle Limited | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £242k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary with Holy Trinity Ulverston | Ulverston | £243k |