The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Love Arena
Analysis
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Love Arena is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Love Arena reported income of £22k and spending of £12k, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4,813 to £22k (+351%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 124%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Love Arena sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks' Charity Incorporating the Signe Trust (£22k), Ready Listener (£22k) and Valentine Goodman & Great Easton Poors Charity Estates (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Objectives of the church are:The advancement of the Christian faith worldwideThe relief of povertyThe promotion of activities to benefit the local communityActivities for achieving these objectives are:Collaboration with other charities and organisations with similar objectivesPraise and worship Youth fun daysCaring for and reaching out to the needy in the local community
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks' Charity Incorporating the Signe Trust | Alton | £22k |
| Ready Listener | London | £22k |
| Valentine Goodman & Great Easton Poors Charity Estates | Leicestershire | £22k |
| Padstow Masonic Charity Trust | Cornwall | £22k |