THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING WORD WORTHING

Registered charity 1145867 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RCCG LIVING WORD WORTHING

A church where Christian virtues are preached and upheld.

Objects

1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES SET OUT IN THE STATEMENT OF FAITH CONTAINED IN THE SCHEDULE.2) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY.

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

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Worthing, South East, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£42k
Latest spending
£33k
Registered
2012
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported a net surplus of £9,639 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £28,056. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three months of annual expenditure, which the current free reserves appear to fall below given the modest surplus and total asset base. The charity relies entirely on voluntary income from members to fund its charitable activities and governance costs.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 3 months of annual expenditure (held: £28k)
“The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the church should be 3 months of annual expenditure.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Living word parish is a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) which has parishes all over the world. The parish's relationship with RCCG and other parishes is governed by an "Agreement for Common Purposes".
“Living word parish is a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) which has parishes all over the world. The parish's relationship with RCCG and other parishes is governed by an "Agreement for Common Purposes".” — page 4
“Support is also given to RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission, Festival of Life and other RCCG programmes.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Support is given to RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission, Festival of Life and other RCCG programmes.
“Living word parish is a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) which has parishes all over the world. The parish's relationship with RCCG and other parishes is governed by an "Agreement for Common Purposes".” — page 4
“Support is also given to RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission, Festival of Life and other RCCG programmes.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 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.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£42k£33k
31/12/2024£35k£26k
31/12/2023£18k£18k
31/12/2022£17k£19k
31/12/2021£17k£19k

Common questions

Is THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING WORD WORTHING financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £9,639 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £28,056. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three months of annual expenditure, which the current free reserves appear to fall below given the modest surplus and total asset base. The charity relies entirely on voluntary income from members to fund its charitable activities and governance costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING WORD WORTHING£42k——unclear—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, LIVING WORD MAIDENHEAD FY2025£70k——within—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - LIVING GRACE CHAPEL LIMITED FY2025£90k—0unclear—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD FULL LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FY2025£153k—0unclear—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, OASIS OF MERCY FY2025£36k—0unclear—no doubt
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD RESTORATION HOUSE FY2025£69k—0unclear—no doubt

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