EVERY LIFE INTERNATIONAL
Every Life is a Christian charity which seeks to work with those living in poverty to enable them to make changes in their lives that will lift them from that poverty. We engage and work with people of all faiths, or none, irrespective of race, tribe, culture, gender, age or social position. We primarily work in Uganda, Kenya and London UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves were £223,337 at the year end, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet financial commitments. The charity reports a net movement in funds resulting from total income of £523,490 against total expenditure of £661,673. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and gifts 181,127 46,134 227,261” — page 23
“The trustees have agreed that a suitable amount will be roughly equal to two months of the total expenditure” — page 17
“During the year, Simon Neal who is a Trustee and director of the Charity, and Nicola Neal (Spouse), the CEO, who together comprise key management, received salary totaling £59,691.” — page 26
“During the year, Simon Neal who is a Trustee and director of the Charity, and Nicola Neal (Spouse), the CEO, who together comprise key management, received salary totaling £59,691.” — page 26
“Simon and Nicola Neal are directors at SecureDesk, which supplies domains and antivirus protection to Every Life . During the year, the charity paid £2,689 to SecureDesk” — page 26
“During the year, Simon Neal who is a Trustee and director of the Charity, and Nicola Neal (Spouse), the CEO, who together comprise key management, received salary totaling £59,691.” — page 26
“Simon and Nicola Neal are directors at SecureDesk, which supplies domains and antivirus protection to Every Life . During the year, the charity paid £2,689 to SecureDesk” — page 26
“During the year, Simon Neal who is a Trustee and director of the Charity, and Nicola Neal (Spouse), the CEO, who together comprise key management, received salary totaling £59,691.” — page 26
“Simon and Nicola Neal are directors at SecureDesk, which supplies domains and antivirus protection to Every Life . During the year, the charity paid £2,689 to SecureDesk” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Simon Callchair
- Juliet Knight
- Rebekah Naomi Joy Hammett
- SIMON LLOYD NEAL
- Timothy Shorey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £524k | £662k |
| 31/03/2024 | £715k | £413k |
| 31/03/2023 | £392k | £316k |
| 31/03/2022 | £242k | £266k |
| 31/03/2021 | £280k | £252k |
Common questions
Is EVERY LIFE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves were £223,337 at the year end, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet financial commitments. The charity reports a net movement in funds resulting from total income of £523,490 against total expenditure of £661,673. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EVERY LIFE INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EVERY LIFE INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH WITH ILMER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH WITH ILMER | FY2025 | £2k | St Mary's PCC Resolution |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £450k |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, LEICESTER | 1 | £45k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £20k |
| THE ROSE PATERSON TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| KESWICK TO BARROW WALK | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- EVERY LIFE MATTERS
- EVERY YOUTH
- One Life Global Welfare
- JUST 1 LIFE LIMITED
- LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES
- LIFE CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERY LIFE INTERNATIONAL | £524k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EVERY LIFE MATTERS | £480k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EVERY YOUTH | £1.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | above | 14.8% | no doubt |
| One Life Global Welfare | £861k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUST 1 LIFE LIMITED | £144k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |