The Crusaders' Union

Also known as: The Crusader's Union, Urban Saints

Since 1906 the charity has been reaching out to children and young people with the good news of Jesus Christ. We are passionate about working with children and young people, helping them to realise their full God-given potential as theyjourney from childhood to adulthood, encouraging them to develop a personal faith in Christ and an effective Christian life of service.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,031,654

Latest Expenditure

£2,352,071

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £973,161

Charitable Activities £1,006,071

Other Trading £0

Investments £52,422

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,157,543

Raising Funds £194,528

Governance £19,800

Grants to Institutions £5,418

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,031,654	£2,352,071	£2,157,543	£3,640,217	£1,126,994	40 / 1000
2023	£2,690,177	£2,493,493	£2,298,736	£3,960,634	£550,000	40 / 1100
2022	£2,271,426	£2,800,413	£2,558,176	£3,763,950	£517,154	48 / 1396
2021	£1,815,194	£1,962,257	£1,760,379	£4,292,937	£498,645	42 / 1030
2020	£1,993,368	£1,958,859	£1,708,346	£4,440,000	£713,112	46 / 1100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Crusaders' Union

What does The Crusaders' Union do?

How much income did The Crusaders' Union report in 2024?

The Crusaders' Union reported total income of £2.03m and reported expenditure of £2.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Crusaders' Union?

The Crusaders' Union has a program ratio of 106.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Crusaders' Union registered as a charity?

The Crusaders' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2011 as charity number 1144923. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Crusaders' Union?

The Crusaders' Union is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Crusaders' Union operate?

The Crusaders' Union operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Crusaders' Union a registered charity?

Yes — The Crusaders' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144923.