GUIDING LIGHT ASSEMBLY, ENGLAND
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
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY: [1] PROPOGATING THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THROUGHOUT THIS NATION AND UNTO ALL THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD. [2] DEVELOPING THE SPIRITUAL MATURITY OF ALL ITS MEMBERS. [3] PREACHING AND TEACHING THE BIBLE, THE WORD OF GOD. [4] MAINTAINING A STRONG BODY OF CHRIST'S FOLLOWERS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUPLIC WORSHIP OF GOD THE FATHER THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR AND LORD IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT DEMONSTRATED IN LOVING DEVOTION TO GOD AND ONE ANOTHER. [5] PROMOTING EVANGELISTIC WORK AND FURTHER THIS THROUGH MINISTRY, PUPLICATIONS, RADIO AND TELEVISION AND ALL OTHER MEANS CONSISTENT WITH THE WORD OF GOD. [6] DEMONSTRATING CHRISTIAN LOVE IN ESSENCE AND CHARACTER TO ALL MANKIND REGARDLESS OF RACE RELIGION OR ETHNIC GROUP. [7] UNITING MAN AND WOMAN IN HOLY WEDLOCK. [8] PROVIDING FINAL FUNERAL RITES TO ITS MEMBERS. [9] PROVIDING AVENUES THROUGH WHICH TO PRESENT JESUS CHRIST AS THE ONLY WAY, TRUTH AND LIFE.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“A Building Fund account is held in an associated company limited by guarantee, Guiding Light Assembly (GLA) UK, incorporated under registration number 07265137.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Ekundayo Adenrele Runsewechair
- David Bamidele Morohunfola
- Eniola Adesuwa Olubukola Lana
- JOSEPH ADEWALE ADEFARASIN
- SUSAN TOYIN OKOLO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £1.5m | NUAR preparation phase |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £477k |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL | 1 | £155k |
| THE ROYAL COUNTRYSIDE FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HORWICH, DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER | 1 | £50 |
Charities like this
- THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (ALL NATIONS)
- LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (UPC)
- LIGHT LONDON
- THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL)
- GOSPEL LIGHT COMMUNITY CHURCH
- THE HIGHTOWER CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUIDING LIGHT ASSEMBLY, ENGLAND | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (ALL NATIONS) | £567k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (UPC) | £118k | up to £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIGHT LONDON | £987k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL) | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL LIGHT COMMUNITY CHURCH | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |