Assemblies of God Incorporated
Analysis
Assemblies of God Incorporated is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in January 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02873415). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Assemblies of God Incorporated reported income of £3.5m and spending of £3.4m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2.2m to £3.5m (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 102%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Assemblies of God Incorporated sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include German Young Men's Christian Association in London (£3.4m), British Overseas Ngos for Development (Bond) (£3.6m) and Family for Every Child (£3.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 51%, donations and legacies 46% and investments 2.8%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.6m would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 34 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 46%
- Charitable activities 51%
- Investments 2.8%
In the charity's own words
Our objective is "the benefit of the public through the Advancement of the Christian religion ...in accordance with the Statement of Faith of...AoG..." which we do through our membership network of around 550 local churches. All are committed to connecting people to Jesus through various ministries, including work with children, youth & young adults as well as teaching, training & community work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| German Young Men's Christian Association in London | London | £3.4m |
| British Overseas Ngos for Development (Bond) | London | £3.6m |
| Family for Every Child | London | £3.1m |
| Anglican Consultative Council | London | £3.6m |