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Cress

Also known as: Chalke Valley Africa Fund

Christian Relief Education Skills and Sustainability (CRESS) is based in Wiltshire, UK and has a partner organisation based in Arua, Uganda. It supports South Sudanese and Ugandan people, by providing educational bursaries for all ages; operating a primary healthcare clinic; education in agriculture skills using trained leaders, psychological trauma support and vocational training.

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Activities & Mission

Christian Relief Education Skills and Sustainability (CRESS) is based in Wiltshire, UK and has a partner organisation based in Arua, Uganda. It supports South Sudanese and Ugandan people, by providing educational bursaries for all ages; operating a primary healthcare clinic; education in agriculture skills using trained leaders, psychological trauma support and vocational training.

Grants

Cress is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£298,300
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£327,799
Latest Expenditure
£298,300

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 91.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£327,799
£298,3000 / 5
2024
£396,587
£348,1600 / 5
2023
£318,277
£293,7620 / 5
2022
£314,389
£292,8550 / 7
2021
£223,155
£239,9090 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cress

What does Cress do?

Christian Relief Education Skills and Sustainability (CRESS) is based in Wiltshire, UK and has a partner organisation based in Arua, Uganda. It supports South Sudanese and Ugandan people, by providing educational bursaries for all ages; operating a primary healthcare clinic; education in agriculture skills using trained leaders, psychological trauma support and vocational training.

How much income did Cress report in 2025?

Cress reported total income of £328k and reported expenditure of £298k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cress registered as a charity?

Cress was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2011 as charity number 1141343. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Cress?

Cress is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD JEREMY DAVID METCALFE OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cress operate?

Cress operates across 3 areas: South Sudan, Uganda and Wiltshire.

Is Cress a registered charity?

Yes — Cress is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141343.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 April 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017586
Charity Number
1141343

Trustees

RICHARD JEREMY DAVID METCALFE OBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Belchambers
CAROLINE LAMB MA OXON
Dr JONATHaN OLIVER CULLIS
Jane Guy
Also governs 1 other charity
John Kenneth Elliott Broadley

Also Known As

  • Chalke Valley Africa Fund
  • Cress

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