Spirit of Life Church
Analysis
Spirit of Life Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in August 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Spirit of Life Church reported income of £55k and spending of £55k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £106k to £55k (-48%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Spirit of Life Church sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Mary's Church of Christ (£55k), Word of Life Christian Centre Darlington (£55k) and St Mary and St Bishoy Charity Ltd (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
o the advancement of the christian faith worldwide in accordance with the doctrines set out in the statement of faith contained in the scheduleo the relief of the poor and needyo the furtherance of religious or secular educationo such other charitable objects and for the benefit of such other charitable institutions as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of Christ | London | £55k |
| Word of Life Christian Centre Darlington | Darlington | £55k |
| St Mary and St Bishoy Charity Ltd | London | £55k |
| The Jack Dollond Foundation | London | £55k |