Philadelphia Church of God
Analysis
Philadelphia Church of God is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Henley-In-Arden. It was registered in March 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05314410). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Philadelphia Church of God reported income of £973k and spending of £931k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £987k to £973k (-1.5%), an average of -0.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Philadelphia Church of God sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Islamic Cultural Centre Zakariyya Jaam'e Masjid (£972k), Cheam Baptist Church (£973k) and The King's Church Mid-Sussex (£968k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 65%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £41k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 19 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 65%
- Charitable activities 0.3%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 34%
In the charity's own words
The charity seeks to advance the Christian religion by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the Bible mainly through:- 1) Broadcasting and distributing Christian messages 2) Producing and distributing literature 3) Holding local church meetings and assemblies 4) Ordaining and granting credentials or licences to preach to such individuals considered by the charity to be qualified.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Islamic Cultural Centre Zakariyya Jaam'e Masjid | Bolton | £972k |
| Cheam Baptist Church | Sutton | £973k |
| The King's Church Mid-Sussex | Burgess Hill | £968k |
| The Lambeth Trust | London | £974k |