ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INCORPORATED
Our objective is "the benefit of the public through the Advancement of the Christian religion ...in accordance with the Statement of Faith of...AoG..." which we do through our membership network of around 550 local churches. All are committed to connecting people to Jesus through various ministries, including work with children, youth & young adults as well as teaching, training & community work.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE FELLOWSHIP OF ASSEMBLIES OF GOD AND TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHURCHES WITHIN THE FELLOWSHIP IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF ASSEMBLIES OF GOD AS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME (THE “STATEMENT”) IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; ANDTO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £1,563,960, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £455,000. The accounts state that the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditor regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy agreed by the trustees is to hold sufficient unrestricted cash reserves, not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the ‘free’ reserves) to cover the following areas: facilities management contracts and costs for six months, building upkeep costs for six months, staff costs for three months, and office running costs for one month. The resulting requirement amounts to £455,000” — page 12
“During the year the charitable company made purchases of £51,688 (2024: £42,992) from Audacious Church, including Missio Dei venue hire costs. Income received relating to services totalled £16,801 (2024: £15,174), and donations received totalled £nil (2024: £30,001). G Barrett (National leader) is a senior pastor of this church.” — page 47
“Georgia Barrett, related to Glyn Barrett (trustee), received a salary of £25,830 (2024: £14,878) and £680 (2024: £67) for pension contributions as well as £nil (2024: £476) for expenses during the year.” — page 47
“During the year the charitable company made purchases of £51,688 (2024: £42,992) from Audacious Church, including Missio Dei venue hire costs. Income received relating to services totalled £16,801 (2024: £15,174), and donations received totalled £nil (2024: £30,001). G Barrett (National leader) is a senior pastor of this church.” — page 47
“Georgia Barrett, related to Glyn Barrett (trustee), received a salary of £25,830 (2024: £14,878) and £680 (2024: £67) for pension contributions as well as £nil (2024: £476) for expenses during the year.” — page 47
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 319
- Government income: £42,678 — grants £42,678 (1); 1% of the £3,463,437 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £70,001–£80,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 278
- Government income: £38,297 — grants £38,297 (1); 1% of the £3,018,385 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£70,001–£80,000: 1; £80,001–£90,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Volunteers: 234
- Government income: £26,056 — grants £26,056 (1); under 1% of the £3,075,764 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £70,001–£80,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Stuart Keir — Assistant National Leader
- Simon Jarvis — Leadership Development Director
- Angela Gaeta — 3DMission GB Director
- Derek Smith — Church Health Director
- Misheck Manhanha — Church Planting GB Director
- Grayson Jones — Country Director England North
- Nick Hughes — Country Director England South East
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/12/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (21/11/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (22/06/2017)
- Received assets from another charity (11/04/2017)
Trustees
- Dr Rachael Ita
- Elaine Palmer-Taylor
- Eliana Whyte
- GLYN BARRETT
- Ian Derek Williams
- Jonathan Craig Glanville
- Rev Paul Weaver
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £3.5m | £3.4m |
| 30/06/2024 | £3.0m | £3.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £3.1m | £2.9m |
| 30/06/2022 | £4.4m | £2.3m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INCORPORATED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £1,563,960, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £455,000. The accounts state that the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditor regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
Who funds ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INCORPORATED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INCORPORATED as a grant recipient include SEEWAY TRUST, ONE CHURCH, SUTTON CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEEWAY TRUST | FY2025 | £26k | Grants to Assemblies of God |
| ONE CHURCH | FY2024 | £14k | Missions support |
| ONE CHURCH | FY2023 | £9k | Missions support |
| SEEWAY TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable activities - General expenses |
| SUTTON CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUST | FY2022 | £180 | To advance the Christian religion |
| SUTTON CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUST | FY2024 | £180 | To advance the Christian religion |
| SUTTON CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUST | FY2023 | £180 | To advance the Christian religion |
| SUTTON CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUST | FY2025 | £180 | To advance the Christian religion |
Charities like this
- ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
- THE CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH INCORPORATED
- CHURCH OF GOD - UNITED KINGDOM
- ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
- ASSEMBLIES OF GOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
- CHURCH OF GOD, A WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATION - BRITISH ISLES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INCORPORATED | £3.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH INCORPORATED | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD - UNITED KINGDOM | £919k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH | £127k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSEMBLIES OF GOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | £54k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |