BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
The principal objectives of the Bread of Life Church International (BOLCI) are to advance the Christian faith all-over the UK and worldwide, in accordance with the statement of Faith, creating and maintaining of spiritual and physical wellbeing of members. Our service and act of worship put faith in practice through prayer, scripture reading, learning, giving hands to the needy and signing praises
Objects
“TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY MEANS OF PROVIDING:· A PLACE OF WORSHIP· PASTORAL CARE AND OUTREACH· RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONSUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH MAY BE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.”
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £402,641, which is significantly above the charity's stated policy target of £80,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts on unrestricted funds during the period were £169,687. £105,028 was spent to deliver the church services.” — page 8
“It is BOLCI’s policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds, which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments equivalent to £80,000, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Berhanu Ferede
- Biniyam Gebrekiristos
- Dr Endrias Kululo
- Tsegaye Fissehay Andom
- Yared Ermias Zeckarias
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £170k | £105k |
| 31/03/2024 | £204k | £85k |
| 31/03/2023 | £137k | £72k |
| 31/03/2022 | £127k | £66k |
| 31/03/2021 | £94k | £62k |
Common questions
Is BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £402,641, which is significantly above the charity's stated policy target of £80,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Resurrection Power And Living Bread Ministries (London) | £438k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH BRISTOL | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE INTERNATIONAL | £248k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH OF GOD | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |