WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES (LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM)

Registered charity 1113543 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES

Advancement of Christian Faith and making a difference in our community

Objects

(A)TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE TRUST(B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LOCATIONS AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT

Area of benefit: LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£130k
Latest spending
£141k
Registered
2006
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £12,801 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £45,566. The trustees confirmed that these reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three to six months of expenditure, satisfying their stated policy target. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees expressed a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue operations.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“Voluntary income and donations are accounted for as received by the charity.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three to six month’s expenditure (held: £46k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three to six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Note 7
“The trust comes under the umbrella of the Word of Life International Ministries Zimbabwe. Air fares and other costs are paid by the trust on behalf of the churches for oversight, strategic direction, and leadership development.” — page 12
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Slough · Wolverhampton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2025£130k£141k
31/10/2024£150k£138k
31/10/2023£79k£65k
31/10/2022£60k£59k
31/10/2021£17k£7k

Common questions

Is WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES (LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £12,801 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £45,566. The trustees confirmed that these reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three to six months of expenditure, satisfying their stated policy target. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees expressed a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES (LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM)£130k—0above—no doubt
WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED FY2025£163k—0unclear—no doubt
RESURRECTION POWER AND LIVING BREAD MINISTRIES BIRMINGHAM FY2025£229kup to £10,0000unclear—no doubt
OUR JESUS LIVES MINISTRIES FY2025£123k—0unclear—no doubt
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT MINISTRIES FY2025£144k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WOLSTON, ST MARGARET'S FY2025£100k—0unclear—noted

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