The Churches of God in UK
Analysis
The Churches of God in UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in England. It was registered in March 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02350280). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Churches of God in UK reported income of £519k and spending of £439k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £107k to £519k (+386%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 251%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Churches of God in UK sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Liverpool Seafarers Centre (£518k), The Windhorse Trust (£519k) and All Saints Kingston Upon Thames (£518k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 83% and investments 7.2%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £771k would cover about 21 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 83%
- Investments 7.2%
- Other 9.8%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of Christian religion including congregations, visits, cell groups, youth development, sunday school and other charitable activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Seafarers Centre | Liverpool | £518k |
| The Windhorse Trust | Cambridge | £519k |
| All Saints Kingston Upon Thames | Surrey | £518k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Bromley | Bromley | £520k |