United Church of God (Handsworth)
Analysis
United Church of God (Handsworth) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in September 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2024, United Church of God (Handsworth) reported income of £72k and spending of £46k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £24k to £72k (+195%), an average of +43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, United Church of God (Handsworth) sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Word of Hope Bethesda Pentecostal Fellowship (£72k), Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church (£72k) and The Community of Orthodox Christians of Russian Tradition in Oxford (£72k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The principle activities of the Church is to provide a place of worship, for prayer, and to study the word of God.. It also seeks to promote the relevant programme that will meet the needs of both the church and the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Word of Hope Bethesda Pentecostal Fellowship | Hertfordshire | £72k |
| Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church | Llanelli | £72k |
| The Community of Orthodox Christians of Russian Tradition in Oxford | Witney | £72k |
| Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust | Lancaster | £72k |