WORD FOR LIFE TRUST
The Word for Life Trust is a faith based ministry serving the worldwide church. WFLT works to envision, encourage, equip churches and individual Christians to share the love of God more effectively into their communities. WFLT works only by invitation of local churches and in partnership with them, never in place of them, and inter-denominationally wherever possible (Ps 133:1).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit, with total expenditure of £42,515 exceeding donation income of £41,150, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no reserves and its unrestricted fund balance fell to £4,691 at year-end. The trustees consider the financial state satisfactory but note they continue to seek additional support amid rising costs in India.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s only source of income is from donations and legacies.” — page 12
“The Trust has no investments and no reserves.” — page 5
“The Trustees consider the state of the Trust's finances to be satisfactory, but they continue to seck additional financial support at every opportunity.” — page 5
“Stephen Michael Hawkins (Employee-Trustee) is the son of trustees Keith Hawkins (KH} and Frances T Hawkins (FTH) but was first employed before KH and FTH became trustees.” — page 13
Trustees
- KEITH HAWKINS BSCchair
- Jemma Holloway
- MRS FRAN HAWKINS
- Paul Alexander Farrow
- Rev Stephen Hawkins
- SALLY ANN WINSOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £41k | £43k |
| 31/12/2023 | £46k | £48k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £55k |
| 31/12/2021 | £59k | £45k |
| 31/12/2020 | £41k | £44k |
Common questions
Is WORD FOR LIFE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit, with total expenditure of £42,515 exceeding donation income of £41,150, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no reserves and its unrestricted fund balance fell to £4,691 at year-end. The trustees consider the financial state satisfactory but note they continue to seek additional support amid rising costs in India. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WORD FOR LIFE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORD FOR LIFE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MILFORD ON SEA.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA | FY2025 | £5k | Other (Mission Support) |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MILFORD ON SEA | FY2025 | £3k | Mission Support Distribution |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA | FY2024 | £2k | Mission Support |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA | FY2022 | £2k | Mission Support |