Worship and Leadership Academy
Analysis
Worship and Leadership Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in September 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Worship and Leadership Academy reported income of £11k and spending of £18k, spending 164% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £26k to £11k (-58%), an average of -19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income dropped by 54%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Worship and Leadership Academy sits at the 24th percentile: it is larger than about 24% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashington & Bedlington Spiritualist Church (£11k), Ecclesiastical Charity of Edward Rudge (£11k) and Bethel Apostolic Church Gloucester (£11k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing educational services within the Christian and non-faith based sector. Providing an operational platform for a number of community based initiatives within the West Midlands, including a community cafe and community allotment. Courses include 2 and 3 year theology courses including an in-house certified course (Hands-On) and the provision of a learning hub for a BA (Hons) course.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashington & Bedlington Spiritualist Church | Ashington | £11k |
| Ecclesiastical Charity of Edward Rudge | Evesham | £11k |
| Bethel Apostolic Church Gloucester | Gloucester | £11k |
| God Is Great Ministries Limited | Rainham | £11k |