The New Church College
Analysis
The New Church College is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in October 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The New Church College reported income of £165k and spending of £147k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £94k to £165k (+76%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The New Church College sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bethel Pentecostal Church Portsmouth (£165k), Martock Christian Fellowship (£165k) and Redeemed Christian Church of God Victory @ Reading (£165k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a Swedenborgian based Spiritual Centre with an inclusive Christian approach, welcoming people of all faiths and none. We provide learning and spiritual growth opportunities through an exploration of the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Our core work includes workshops, residential schools, outreach, theological modules and online tutor support. We also train students for ordination.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Pentecostal Church Portsmouth | Hampshire | £165k |
| Martock Christian Fellowship | Somerset | £165k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God Victory @ Reading | Reading | £165k |
| Shaarei Tefillah Trust Limited | Manchester | £165k |