Word of Life
Analysis
Word of Life is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in January 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Word of Life reported income of £333k and spending of £350k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £73k to £333k (+359%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 239%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Word of Life sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include RCCG Restoration Chapel (£333k), Friends of Norwich Cathedral (£333k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Baddow, Meadgate (£333k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Word of Life is a small media-based Christian charity, based in the UK. We seek to make the message of the Christian Scriptures accessible to those from non-Christian backgrounds. We produce culturally sensitive courses, books, articles and other materials, in English and a wide range of relevant languages, sold to users throughout the world.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| RCCG Restoration Chapel | Tyne And Wear | £333k |
| Friends of Norwich Cathedral | Norwich | £333k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Baddow, Meadgate | Chelmsford | £333k |
| Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Bristol | London | £333k |