Association of Christian Teachers
Analysis
Association of Christian Teachers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Yorkshire. It was registered in October 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Association of Christian Teachers reported income of £49k and spending of £56k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £100k to £49k (-51%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Association of Christian Teachers sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Siddiquia Education Trust (£49k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin Swanley (£49k) and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Stratford-Upon-Avon (£49k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ACT has a national network of local groups; regional training days and national conferences offer faith-based professional development. ACT promotes and safeguards Christian values in education and wider society. The ACT membership magazine and website provide information and encouragement to Christians in education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Siddiquia Education Trust | Birmingham | £49k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin Swanley | Swanley | £49k |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist, Stratford-Upon-Avon | Stratford-upon-Avon | £49k |
| Afm Im UK - Leeds Central (House of Prayer) | Leeds | £49k |