FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

About FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1205224). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION reported a total income of £165,089 and total expenditure of £60,458, a spending ratio of 37% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION describes its activities as follows: the preservation and conservation of the unique artistic heritage of the fabric of the Church of the Ascension, and maintaining it as a place of English-speaking Christian worship; in the last year comprised a joint initiative between the church community and a number of artists from the Royal Academy whereby the artists were hosted by the CIO and their artworks later sold in Como and London Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 36.6% of income spent on charitable work