Church of God in Christ (Calvary) Limited
Analysis
Church of God in Christ (Calvary) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in April 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00962675). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Church of God in Christ (Calvary) Limited reported income of £1.2m and spending of £1.1m, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £969k to £1.2m (+22%), an average of +5.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Church of God in Christ (Calvary) Limited sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% 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 Acts 435 (£1.2m), Black Country Food Bank Limited (£1.2m) and Doxa Deo Community Church (£1.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99% and investments 1.3%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.5%. Reserves of £2.2m would cover about 24 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 1.3%
In the charity's own words
The Charity was established to promote the advancement of the Christian religion and the protection and preservation of health. Its objects also include to educate and train and relieve poverty and sickness among young persons who are suffering or who have suffered a legal restriction of their liberty in any penal or correction establishment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 435 | York | £1.2m |
| Black Country Food Bank Limited | Brierley Hill | £1.2m |
| Doxa Deo Community Church | Surrey | £1.2m |
| Size of Wales | Cardiff | £1.2m |