New Life Christian Fellowship (Bedford)
Analysis
New Life Christian Fellowship (Bedford) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in March 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, New Life Christian Fellowship (Bedford) reported income of £26k and spending of £26k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £48k to £26k (-46%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, New Life Christian Fellowship (Bedford) sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shahdin Welfare Association (£26k), The Rudolf Steiner Association Ltd (£26k) and Team Phoenix Foundation (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Weekly open meetings were held for Christian worship, prayer, teaching and social activities. The building was open during the week to help and counsel church members including the local community. Continued supporting other churches locally and nationally in partnership with charities i.e Bedford food bank.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shahdin Welfare Association | Berkshire | £26k |
| The Rudolf Steiner Association Ltd | East Sussex | £26k |
| Team Phoenix Foundation | Kent | £26k |
| Rotary Club of Stratford Upon Avon Trust Fund | Warwickshire | £26k |