Life in the Nations
Analysis
Life in the Nations is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rhondda Cynon Taff. It was registered in February 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Life in the Nations reported income of £14k and spending of £16k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £32k to £14k (-55%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Life in the Nations sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North Devon Christian Fellowship (£14k), Christ Community Ministries (UK) (£14k) and Colwyn Youth for Christ (£14k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Life in the Nations is a FAMILY minded church with a heart for the local community. We do what we can to reach the people of our village and the surrounding areas. We also have a much wider international interest with links in India, Africa, Bulgaria, etc. We have an orphanage in south India where we currently have 38 children. We want to extending the building as there is a great need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Devon Christian Fellowship | Bideford | £14k |
| Christ Community Ministries (UK) | London | £14k |
| Colwyn Youth for Christ | Colwyn Bay | £14k |
| The Turney Village Trust | Hertfordshire | £14k |