# THE CRUSADERS' UNION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1144923
- **Other names:** THE CRUSADER'S UNION, URBAN SAINTS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 6, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1144923


## Contact

- **Address:** Urban Saints, Westbrook Centre, Oakhill Road, RYDE, Isle Of Wight
- **Postcode:** PO33 1PU
- **Phone:** 01582 589850
- **Email:** email@urbansaints.org
- **Website:** www.urbansaints.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 3. THE COMPANY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AS PRESENTED IN THE BIBLE WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPING A PERSONAL FAITH IN CHRIST AND AN EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN LIFE SERVICE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.  THE OBJECTS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN PARTICULAR BY:-3.1 SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST;3.2 SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERS, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH INVOLVEMENT IN RELATIONAL YOUTH WORK; AND3.3 PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR TRAINING, RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES AND OTHER EVENTS TO ENABLE SUCH DEVELOPMENT.

**Activities:** 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.




## Classification

- **How:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £2031654 | £2352071 | £3640217 | 40 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £2690177 | £2493493 | £3960634 | 40 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £2271426 | £2800413 | £3763950 | 48 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1815194 | £1962257 | £4292937 | 42 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1993368 | £1958859 | £4440000 | 46 |



## Trustees

- Jane Meryl Showell-Rogers — appointed Nov. 18, 2025
- John Richard Adam Greaves — appointed March 7, 2025
- Mark Victor Instone — appointed Oct. 30, 2021
- Matthew Judson — appointed May 1, 2019
- Paul Marchant — appointed Nov. 24, 2018
- Ramsey Martin Filippides — appointed Dec. 13, 2024
- Simeon Dendy — appointed Jan. 27, 2026