The New Life Church, Woking
Analysis
The New Life Church, Woking is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Woking. It was registered in March 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The New Life Church, Woking reported income of £410k and spending of £391k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £331k to £410k (+24%), an average of +5.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The New Life Church, Woking sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Partially Sighted Society (£410k), Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support (£411k) and The Woodland Centre Trust (£409k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The main aim is to advance the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. Activities include Sunday services with teaching for adults, children & youth, Alpha courses, CAP courses, a Food bank plus weekly Connect, Mother & Toddler (Thurs) & Ladies' Bible Study (Fri) groups & regular Men's & Ladies events. Youth 7-13 meet Friday evenings for Bible study & fellowship.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Partially Sighted Society | South Yorkshire | £410k |
| Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support | Hereford | £411k |
| The Woodland Centre Trust | Reading | £409k |
| Laburnum Boat Club | London | £411k |