THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CHRIST FOR LIFE

Registered charity 1157177 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RCCG CHRIST FOR LIFE, THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST FOR LIFE

Religious activities

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£143k
Latest spending
£172k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £29,292 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net assets of £126,339. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of three months of annual expenditure, but the current unrestricted funds of £126,339 are below this target given the significant growth and recent property purchase mentioned. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would require further understanding of the accounts.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £126k; policy: three months of annual expenditure)
“The net assest for the year stand at £126,339. 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.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The parish is a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and supports RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission (WEM) Festival of Life and other RCCG programmes. Note 3 lists 'WEM' as a charitable activity cost of £9,105 and Note 7 lists a creditor to 'WEM' of £6,837.
“The Church supports visiting ministers of the gospel both within and outside the United Kingdom. Support is also given to RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission (WEM) 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 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Manchester City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£143k£172k
31/12/2024£151k£111k
31/12/2023£134k£76k
31/12/2022£87k£62k
31/12/2021£49k£41k

Common questions

Is THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CHRIST FOR LIFE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £29,292 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net assets of £126,339. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of three months of annual expenditure, but the current unrestricted funds of £126,339 are below this target given the significant growth and recent property purchase mentioned. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would require further understanding of the accounts. 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, CHRIST FOR LIFE£143k—0below—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD JESUS ASSEMBLY FY2025£249k—0unclear—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF TRUTH FY2024£116k—0unclear—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE" FY2024£150k—0above—noted
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHAPEL OF GLORY INTERNATIONAL FY2024£114k—0above—no doubt
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD JESUS LOVE FELLOWSHIP CENTRE, LEIGH FY2026£172k—0above—no doubt

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