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Church Action On Poverty Limited

Also known as: Church Action on Poverty

Church Action on Poverty works with people living in poverty, the churches and others to overcome poverty in the UK. We aim to have a sustainable livelihood for all; give a voice to people living in poverty and encouraging a church that is mobilised to work with others to overcome poverty,forming alliances with those of good will from all faith and none.

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Activities & Mission

Church Action on Poverty works with people living in poverty, the churches and others to overcome poverty in the UK. We aim to have a sustainable livelihood for all; give a voice to people living in poverty and encouraging a church that is mobilised to work with others to overcome poverty,forming alliances with those of good will from all faith and none.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£782,660
Latest Expenditure
£766,675

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £267,431
Charitable Activities £501,692
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,562
Other Income £7,975

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £705,448
Raising Funds £61,227
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £24,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£782,660
£766,675£705,448£164,092£73,98915 / 0
2024
£747,009
£819,579£760,660£148,107£148,10715 / 0
2023
£769,751
£784,272£734,073£220,677£113,1809 / 0
2022
£460,801
£645,3110 / 0
2021
£815,869
£697,464£650,120£419,708£140,53812 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Church Action On Poverty Limited

What does Church Action On Poverty Limited do?

Church Action on Poverty works with people living in poverty, the churches and others to overcome poverty in the UK. We aim to have a sustainable livelihood for all; give a voice to people living in poverty and encouraging a church that is mobilised to work with others to overcome poverty,forming alliances with those of good will from all faith and none.

How much income did Church Action On Poverty Limited report in 2025?

Church Action On Poverty Limited reported total income of £783k and reported expenditure of £767k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Church Action On Poverty Limited?

Church Action On Poverty Limited has a program ratio of 90.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Church Action On Poverty Limited registered as a charity?

Church Action On Poverty Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2000 as charity number 1079986. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Church Action On Poverty Limited?

Church Action On Poverty Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Goodman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Church Action On Poverty Limited operate?

Church Action On Poverty Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Church Action On Poverty Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Church Action On Poverty Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079986.

Details

Address
Unit 17, The Wesley Centre
Royce Road
MANCHESTER
M15 5BP
Registration Date
24 March 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3968669
Charity Number
1079986

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Trustees

Helen Goodman Chair
Ashleigh Caroline May
Glory Omoaka
John Farrar
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN KEIRON ALLISON-WALSH
Penelope Walters
Professor Martin Stringer
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Amanda Mallen
Richard Machin
Stephen Corcoran
Stephen Hunt

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Church Action on Poverty

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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