GUIDING LIGHT ASSEMBLY, ENGLAND

Registered charity 1059661 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as G L A

Advancement of the Christian religionThe relief of povertyPropagate the gospel of Jesus ChristMaintain a strong body of Christ's followers for the advancement of public worship of God the Father through Jesus Christ the SaviourPromote evangelistic work and further this through ministry and any other means consistent with the word of GodDevelop the spiritual maturity of its members

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Latest income
£126k
Latest spending
£123k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased to £104,099, with unrestricted reserves at £36,164. The charity reported a net income of £2,989 for the year, derived from £125,527 in income against £122,538 in charitable expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Trading subsidiary: Guiding Light Assembly (GLA) UK
A Building Fund account is held in an associated company limited by guarantee, Guiding Light Assembly (GLA) UK, incorporated under registration number 07265137.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£126k£123k
31/12/2023£130k£112k
31/12/2022£108k£83k
31/12/2021£75k£72k
31/12/2020£89k£67k

Common questions

Is GUIDING LIGHT ASSEMBLY, ENGLAND financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £104,099, with unrestricted reserves at £36,164. The charity reported a net income of £2,989 for the year, derived from £125,527 in income against £122,538 in charitable expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
UK government01/04/2020£1.5mNUAR preparation phase

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
GUIDING LIGHT ASSEMBLY, ENGLAND£126k0unclearno doubt
THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (ALL NATIONS) FY2025£567kunclearno doubt
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (UPC) FY2024£118kup to £50,0000unclearno doubt
THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL) FY2023£150k£20,001 - £30,0000unclearno doubt
THE HIGHTOWER CHURCH FY2024£112k0unclearno doubt
THE LIGHTWAVE COMMUNITY C.I.O. FY2024£378kUnder £60,0000unclearnoted

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