EMPOWER GLOBAL
Empower Global works as Family Church - Empowering communities through local church congregations. Empower Global supports relief work and missionary organisations overseas. The work of Family Church in our local communities aims to relieve poverty and support the peope local to us through initiatives, ongoing projects and community engagement.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased to £1,239,989 from £1,278,582 in the prior year, a reduction attributed largely to the distribution of Baby Basics stock. The charity maintains unrestricted general reserves of £429,520, which exceeds its stated policy target of eight weeks of expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The current policy requires the equivalent of 8 weeks of expenditure to remain in reserves” — page 7
“During the year, the charity made donations totalling £1,800 (2024: £2,938 for two children) to support the mission work of one of the children of Andy Elmes, Senior Pastor.” — page 28
“During the prior year, payments totalling £1,980 were also made to Great Big Life to support their work, a company of which Andy Elmes is a director.” — page 28
“During the year, the charity made donations totalling £1,800 (2024: £2,938 for two children) to support the mission work of one of the children of Andy Elmes, Senior Pastor.” — page 28
“During the prior year, payments totalling £1,980 were also made to Great Big Life to support their work, a company of which Andy Elmes is a director.” — page 28
“During the year, the charity made donations totalling £1,800 (2024: £2,938 for two children) to support the mission work of one of the children of Andy Elmes, Senior Pastor.” — page 28
“During the prior year, payments totalling £1,980 were also made to Great Big Life to support their work, a company of which Andy Elmes is a director.” — page 28
“During the year, the charity made donations totalling £1,800 (2024: £2,938 for two children) to support the mission work of one of the children of Andy Elmes, Senior Pastor.” — page 28
“During the prior year, payments totalling £1,980 were also made to Great Big Life to support their work, a company of which Andy Elmes is a director.” — page 28
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/02/2016)
- Received assets from another charity (17/04/2013)
Trustees
- Claire Steyn
- Elisa McIntyre
- Helen Sutherland
- Mark Donald Charles Ward
- Sotonye Dokubo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is EMPOWER GLOBAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased to £1,239,989 from £1,278,582 in the prior year, a reduction attributed largely to the distribution of Baby Basics stock. The charity maintains unrestricted general reserves of £429,520, which exceeds its stated policy target of eight weeks of expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knight Goodhead Limited.
Who funds EMPOWER GLOBAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EMPOWER GLOBAL as a grant recipient include THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES (UK) | 1 | £2.2m |
| THE BRADLEY AND KATHERINE WICKENS FOUNDATION | 1 | £161k |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £60k |
Charities like this
- FAMILY CHURCH
- EMPOWER - THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION LIMITED
- FULLWORD CHURCH (FOR THE NATIONS)
- READING FAMILY CHURCH
- CHURCH COMMUNITIES UK
- CHURCH FOR ALL NATIONS INTERNATIONAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER GLOBAL | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY CHURCH | £167k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| EMPOWER - THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION LIMITED | £3.7m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | above | 9.6% | no doubt |
| FULLWORD CHURCH (FOR THE NATIONS) | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| READING FAMILY CHURCH | £1.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH COMMUNITIES UK | £28.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |