LIFE IN ABUNDANCE UK
LIA International, a faith-based community development organisation, empowers the local church in 14 countries to break the cycle of poverty within the poorest & most marginalised communities by restoring health, renewing hope & inspiring lasting transformation. Our unique Transformational Development Model brings about changes within the spiritual, social & material dimensions of a community.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,815 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £3,182, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £15,000. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, citing adequate expected income from LIA-International and other sources to cover operating costs for the next 12 to 18 months.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee was paid more than £45,000.” — page 19
“TOTAL FUNDS 2024 £ 123,355”
“The Trustees have a policy to hold reserves of £15,000 in unrestricted funds” — page 11
Trustees
- Conrad Edson St John Neverschair
- Dr Florence Ndinda Muindi
- Dr Jennifer Pearl Tsui
- Nicholas Addo
- Paul Bakibinga
- The Lady Andrea Lenzie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £156k | £183k |
| 31/12/2023 | £112k | £105k |
| 31/12/2022 | £84k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £90k | £86k |
| 31/12/2020 | £63k | £90k |
Common questions
Is LIFE IN ABUNDANCE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,815 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £3,182, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £15,000. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, citing adequate expected income from LIA-International and other sources to cover operating costs for the next 12 to 18 months. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LIFE IN ABUNDANCE UK earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £45,000 band.
Who funds LIFE IN ABUNDANCE UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIFE IN ABUNDANCE UK as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TRINITY IN LEWES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TRINITY IN LEWES | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY BARNES | 1 | £7k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- LIV (UK)
- LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES
- LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE)
- LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH
- POWER OF THE LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- THE LIFE AND LIGHT MISSIONS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE IN ABUNDANCE UK | £156k | Under £45,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIV (UK) | £212k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE) | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POWER OF THE LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |