The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge
Also known as: S P C K
SPCK promotes Christian knowledge through broad-based publishing programmes producing books, electronic products and internet-based resources. Its Assemblies website provides teachers with free downloadable materials for collective worship in school. Materials are produced to reach people outside the church.
Activities & Mission
SPCK promotes Christian knowledge through broad-based publishing programmes producing books, electronic products and internet-based resources. Its Assemblies website provides teachers with free downloadable materials for collective worship in school. Materials are produced to reach people outside the church.
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 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £8,055,000 | £7,113,000 | £6,912,000 | £14,838,000 | £2,205,000 | 46 / 2 |
| 2024 | £6,854,000 | £6,562,000 | £6,546,000 | £13,401,000 | £1,683,000 | 42 / 2 |
| 2023 | £6,341,000 | £5,894,000 | £5,679,000 | £9,924,000 | £9,924,000 | 52 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,405,000 | £8,103,000 | £7,818,000 | £12,937,000 | £504,000 | 58 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,781,000 | £5,261,000 | £5,202,000 | £12,809,000 | £1,173,000 | 47 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge
What does The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge do?
SPCK promotes Christian knowledge through broad-based publishing programmes producing books, electronic products and internet-based resources. Its Assemblies website provides teachers with free downloadable materials for collective worship in school. Materials are produced to reach people outside the church.
How much income did The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge report in 2025?
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge reported total income of £8.05m and reported expenditure of £7.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge?
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge has a program ratio of 85.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge registered as a charity?
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1971 as charity number 231144. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge?
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John East. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge operate?
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge a registered charity?
Yes — The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231144.
Details
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16-16A Baldwins Gardens
London
EC1N 7RJ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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