Life Church Okehampton
Analysis
Life Church Okehampton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in October 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief, religious activities and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Life Church Okehampton reported income of £96k and spending of £63k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £62k to £96k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Life Church Okehampton sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Sigma Charitable Trust (£95k), The John and Tessa Fearnley Charitable Trust (£96k) and Icf (Borehamwood) (£94k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The principle activity is that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Sigma Charitable Trust | Watford | £95k |
| The John and Tessa Fearnley Charitable Trust | Taunton | £96k |
| Icf (Borehamwood) | Borehamwood | £94k |
| Hope Project (Lesvos) | Mold | £98k |