International Sanctuary of God
Analysis
International Sanctuary of God is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in April 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, International Sanctuary of God reported income of £32k and spending of £21k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £13k to £32k (+143%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 135%. Over the whole period it spent 52% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, International Sanctuary of God sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Solution Ground Parish (£32k), Release Financial Charity (£32k) and Gateway Church Leyton (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN REDBRIDGE / LONDON, OTHER PARTS OF THE UK AND THE WORLD AND TO FULFILL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND.TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED/HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN ILFORD AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UK OR THE WORLD.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Solution Ground Parish | Gravesend | £32k |
| Release Financial Charity | Truro | £32k |
| Gateway Church Leyton | London | £32k |
| Starfish Zambia | Newbury | £33k |