Cottingley Community Project
Analysis
Cottingley Community Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in March 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Cottingley Community Project reported income of £22k and spending of £26k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £20k to £22k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 126% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Cottingley Community Project sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ropley Parish Hall (£22k), The Pearson Bequest (£22k) and Bethel Living Stone Church (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To maintain the complex of buildings; to alter or add to the structure as required, providing adequate fixtures & fittings within.In setting objectives and planning activities the trustees plan for provision and maintenance of a fully accessible site for worship, community and private functions, a community garden in addition to working with local school and tenants association.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ropley Parish Hall | Alresford | £22k |
| The Pearson Bequest | Chelmsford | £22k |
| Bethel Living Stone Church | Hemel Hempstead | £22k |
| The Elite Church | West Midlands | £22k |