Tree of Life Church
Analysis
Tree of Life Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Tree of Life Church reported income of £998k and spending of £1.0m, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £596k to £998k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Tree of Life Church sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% 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 Utry (£998k), Yad Vochessed Association Limited (£998k) and Chief Rabbinate Trust (£998k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £84k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
Tree of Life Church is fulfilling its mission statement of inspiring people to dream, challenging them to live the dream. We are responsible for ensuring that our congregations in Dagenham, Guildford, Watford, Croydon and Brentwood are cared for on a pastoral, social and holistic manner, and ensuring that we are caring for the wider community in a pastoral and evangelistic manner.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Utry | London | £998k |
| Yad Vochessed Association Limited | London | £998k |
| Chief Rabbinate Trust | London | £998k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Jubilee Church Manchester | Manchester | £999k |