William Temple Foundation Limited
Analysis
William Temple Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Altrincham. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00568800). It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, William Temple Foundation Limited reported income of £20k and spending of £84k, spending 425% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £22k to £20k (-8.9%), an average of -2.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 251% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, William Temple Foundation Limited sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Redeemed Christian Church of God Covenant Restoration Assembly, Peckham London (£20k), Baconsthorpe Village Hall (£20k) and The Teulu James Pantyfedwen Strata Florida Churchyard Trust (£20k).
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
To engage in original research in the designated fields of the William Temple Foundation; to provide facilities, resources, training, etc to students, practioners and others working in the same fields; to maintain links with institutions and groups working in related areas, nationally and internationally and to provide opportunities for the dissemination of learning through seminars &publications.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemed Christian Church of God Covenant Restoration Assembly, Peckham London | London | £20k |
| Baconsthorpe Village Hall | Norfolk | £20k |
| The Teulu James Pantyfedwen Strata Florida Churchyard Trust | Ystrad Meurig | £20k |
| Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Barnet | London | £20k |