The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Thanksgiving House
Analysis
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Thanksgiving House is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09085524). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Thanksgiving House reported income of £18k and spending of £12k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £27k to £18k (-34%), an average of -9.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Thanksgiving House sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Whitchurch Welfare Trust (£18k), Lucuna Foundation (£18k) and The Inner Wheel Club of Scarborough Benevolent Fund (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
OUR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIESa) the prevention or relief of poverty; b) the advancement of education; c) the advancement of religion; d) the advancement of citizenship or community development; e) the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage;
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Welfare Trust | Hampshire | £18k |
| Lucuna Foundation | Bristol | £18k |
| The Inner Wheel Club of Scarborough Benevolent Fund | N Yorkshire | £18k |
| Bethany (Isle of Wight) Trust | Isle of Wight | £18k |