Arena Church
Also known as: Ilkeston Christian Fellowship
To advance the Christian faith in the UK/the world; to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in the UK/the world; to advance education in the UK/the world
Activities & Mission
To advance the Christian faith in the UK/the world; to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in the UK/the world; to advance education in the UK/the world
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £536,220 | £609,926 | £100,356 | £599,811 | £628,188 | 16 / 160 |
| 2024 | £488,186 | £642,774 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2023 | £421,269 | £450,410 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2022 | £416,890 | £411,920 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £416,202 | £290,792 | 0 / 160 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Arena Church
What does Arena Church do?
To advance the Christian faith in the UK/the world; to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in the UK/the world; to advance education in the UK/the world
How much income did Arena Church report in 2025?
Arena Church reported total income of £536k and reported expenditure of £610k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Arena Church?
Arena Church has a program ratio of 18.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Arena Church registered as a charity?
Arena Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 1996 as charity number 1052643. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Arena Church?
Arena Church is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kristian Paul Thorpe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Arena Church operate?
Arena Church operates across 2 areas: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Is Arena Church a registered charity?
Yes — Arena Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052643.
Details
1 Rutland Street
ILKESTON
DE7 8DG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ilkeston Christian Fellowship
- Arena Church
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated