The Church Army
Also known as: Church Army, Portman House Trust, The Marylebone Project
We are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.
Activities & Mission
We are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £7,144,000 | £11,093,000 | £8,985,000 | £16,215,000 | £4,332,000 | 181 / 670 |
| 2024 | £7,284,000 | £11,147,000 | £9,253,000 | £21,686,000 | £8,281,000 | 194 / 560 |
| 2023 | £6,117,000 | £10,024,000 | £8,479,000 | £25,572,000 | £11,400,000 | 205 / 572 |
| 2022 | £6,373,000 | £8,722,000 | £7,421,000 | £30,010,000 | £9,372,000 | 215 / 600 |
| 2021 | £6,348,000 | £7,627,000 | £6,455,000 | £29,516,000 | £7,766,000 | 178 / 600 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Church Army
What does The Church Army do?
We are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.
How much income did The Church Army report in 2025?
The Church Army reported total income of £7.14m and reported expenditure of £11.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Church Army?
The Church Army has a program ratio of 125.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Church Army registered as a charity?
The Church Army was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 1963 as charity number 226226. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Church Army?
The Church Army is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Revd Dr Gulnar Eleanor Francis-Dehqani. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Church Army operate?
The Church Army operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Church Army a registered charity?
Yes — The Church Army is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226226.
Details
Pennine Five Campus
41 Silver Street Head
SHEFFIELD
S1 2DD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Church Army
- Portman House Trust
- The Marylebone Project
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated