Christian Science Foundation
Analysis
Christian Science Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Christian Science Foundation reported income of £54k and spending of £19k, leaving 65% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £972 to £54k (+5500%), an average of +174% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 62787%. Over the whole period it spent 15% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Christian Science Foundation sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Starbeck Mission (£54k), Masjid-E-Quba Association Ltd (£54k) and RCCG Newlife Centre (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
We welcome visitors,by appointment, to utilise resources in the library and provide help with travel costs.The Bookmark UK is now incorporated into the foundation and provides, on request, copies of material in the library free of charge.We give grants to other Christian Scientists whose work is furthering the objects of our trust.Library cataloguing and archiving is work in progress.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Starbeck Mission | Harrogate | £54k |
| Masjid-E-Quba Association Ltd | London | £54k |
| RCCG Newlife Centre | West Midlands | £54k |
| Churches Together in Earley and East Reading Schools Project | Reading | £54k |