The First Church of God
Analysis
The First Church of God is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The First Church of God reported income of £12k and spending of £17k, spending 145% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £6,251 to £12k (+87%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 70%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The First Church of God sits at the 25th percentile: it is larger than about 25% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Banham Church Lands (£12k), Phoenix Performing Arts Trust (£12k) and Zichron Shmuel CIO (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the Christian religion in England and Wales for the benefit of the public by teaching on the life,death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and by baptising the ones who believe in the name of Jesus for theremission of their sins. To disciple all that have believed and have been baptised in the name of Jesus byteaching them to observe everything that Christ has commanded them.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Banham Church Lands | Norfolk | £12k |
| Phoenix Performing Arts Trust | W Midlands | £12k |
| Zichron Shmuel CIO | London | £12k |
| Taunton Street Pastors | Somerset | £12k |