Chorley Christian Book Centre Trust
Analysis
Chorley Christian Book Centre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in November 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Chorley Christian Book Centre Trust reported income of £37k and spending of £15k, leaving 59% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £21k to £37k (+72%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 67% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Chorley Christian Book Centre Trust sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newham Youth for Christ (£37k), Biblical Frameworks (£37k) and Fellowship 345 (£37k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We mainly work within the Chorley, Lancashire area and provide support to Churches and other organisations. We are a Christian charity and support the work of local hospices and other caring charities. We sell Christian literature, CDs, DVDs, cards, music, etc. including church and school supplies. We carry a large stock. The shop was extended during 2011.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newham Youth for Christ | London | £37k |
| Biblical Frameworks | London | £37k |
| Fellowship 345 | Talybont | £37k |
| All Hallows Parish Trust | Bristol | £37k |