Life City Church
Analysis
Life City Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in September 2004, 22 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. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05137625). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Life City Church reported income of £415k and spending of £253k, leaving 39% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £175k to £415k (+137%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 62% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Life City Church sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hi-Hand (£414k), Home Leone Limited (£415k) and Afro Innovation Group (£414k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of Christian Religion through worship, preaching and teaching of the Christian doctrine and principles.The instruction and care of Christians including young people and children.The evangelism of non ChristiansThe relief of persons who are in poverty or hardship, distressed, aged or sick
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hi-Hand | Essex | £414k |
| Home Leone Limited | Southampton | £415k |
| Afro Innovation Group | Leicester | £414k |
| Pelsall Evangelical Church | Walsall | £415k |