Working Funds Held in Connection with the Genuine Orthodox Christians (G O C ) in Birmingham
Analysis
Working Funds Held in Connection with the Genuine Orthodox Christians (G O C ) in Birmingham is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in August 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Working Funds Held in Connection with the Genuine Orthodox Christians (G O C ) in Birmingham reported income of £62k and spending of £54k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £51k to £62k (+22%), an average of +5.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Working Funds Held in Connection with the Genuine Orthodox Christians (G O C ) in Birmingham sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thanda UK (£62k), Emmanuel Trust Wokingham (£62k) and Vine Community Church (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
a) To preserve and spread the Orthodox Christian Faith and the Traditions of the Church as prescribed in the Holy Bible.b) To administer the spiritual and sacramental services to the faithful, members of the church of G.O.C.c) To spread the word of God to all people and provide both spiritual and material help for those in need.d) To train future clergymen.e) Provide spiritual education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thanda UK | London | £62k |
| Emmanuel Trust Wokingham | Berkshire | £62k |
| Vine Community Church | Lincoln | £62k |
| Al Furqan Helping Hand | Middlesex | £63k |