Light Bearers for Christ
Analysis
Light Bearers for Christ is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ashford. It was registered in May 2021, 5 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.
In the financial year ending August 2023, Light Bearers for Christ reported income of £24k and spending of £24k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2023, income fell from £30k to £24k (-21%), an average of -21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income dropped by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Light Bearers for Christ sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Village Hall (Widdington) (£24k), St Sarkis Property CIO (£24k) and Clink Evangelical Church (£24k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity as in double default: it has missed the deadline for its annual return or accounts in two or more successive years.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our religious activities take place weekly, which include a Sunday service from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, including a Sunday school for our younger attendees. In addition to our weekly service we also hold other activities to promote our religious belief, which includes bible study meetings and other meetings at which we share our religious beliefs and ethos with members and the wider local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hall (Widdington) | Essex | £24k |
| St Sarkis Property CIO | London | £24k |
| Clink Evangelical Church | Somerset | £24k |
| Victoria Road Congregational Church | Northampton | £24k |