Cress
Trust · registered 2011
What the charity does
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.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £327,799 | £298,300 |
| 31 December 2024 | £396,587 | £348,160 |
| 31 December 2023 | £318,277 | £293,762 |
| 31 December 2022 | £314,389 | £292,855 |
| 31 December 2021 | £223,155 | £239,909 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1141343
- Registered
- 12 April 2011
- Latest income
- £327,799 (year to 31 December 2025)
- Latest spending
- £298,300
- Volunteers
- 5
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- Knighton Manor Farm, Knighton Road, Broad Chalke, Salisbury, SP5 5EB
- Phone
- 01722780789
- Website
- cressuk.org
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1141343.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
3.1 THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY, SUFFERING, DISTRESS AND ILL-HEALTH AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IN AFRICA BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES IN SUCH WAYS AND SUCH PLACES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:(a) improving educational opportunities and standards through sponsorship (b) improving primary health, trauma and maternal care through training and sponsorship, including the provision of a primary health care clinic;(c) providing training and support for but not limited to agriculture;(d) promoting community finance through the establishment of Savings Groups and the provision of loans, education and advice;(e) equipping, training and supporting local clergy and lay church members
Governing document: TRUST DEED DATED 12/04/2011AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION DATED 23/01/2013 as amended on 11 Nov 2019 as amended on 28 Sep 2023
Other names
- Chalke Valley Africa Fund · previous name
- Cress · working name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Cress?
Cress is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1141343.
How much income does Cress have?
In the financial year ending 31 December 2025 the charity had an income of £327,799 and spent £298,300.