Real Life Ministries
Analysis
Real Life Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05039656). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending February 2026, Real Life Ministries reported income of £77k and spending of £77k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £43k to £77k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Real Life Ministries sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Simeon Centre Counselling Service (£77k), Azadi Trust (£77k) and Lalibela Trust (£77k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Pastoral care, marital counselling, community information, career guidance and motivation. Introducing the community to the love of God. Food Bank and Community Social gathering. Education on effects of drugs. Support to a wide range of people including those with addiction issues, Emotional issues, Stress, Boredom, Eating disorders, Depression, bereavement etc. Music and talent promotion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Simeon Centre Counselling Service | Bolton | £77k |
| Azadi Trust | Birmingham | £77k |
| Lalibela Trust | Somerset | £77k |
| Shipston Community First Responders | Warwickshire | £77k |