24-7 Prayer

Advancement of the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and overseas, particularly within youth culture.

Activities & Mission

Advancement of the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and overseas, particularly within youth culture.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,137,532

Latest Expenditure

£3,878,412

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,178,049

Charitable Activities £876,164

Other Trading £21,500

Investments £61,819

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,614,048

Raising Funds £264,364

Governance £22,603

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,137,532	£3,878,412	£3,614,048	£1,523,226	£560,000	29 / 491
2023	£3,783,684	£3,563,756	£3,433,437	£1,086,012	£350,000	22 / 4
2023	£2,554,795	£2,376,701	£2,231,366	£1,264,106	£500,000	27 / 4
2022	£2,249,525	£1,954,988	£1,867,784	£866,084	£175,000	25 / 4
2021	£1,370,165	£1,091,412	£1,017,905	£571,547	£189,372	22 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 24-7 Prayer

What does 24-7 Prayer do?

Advancement of the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and overseas, particularly within youth culture.

How much income did 24-7 Prayer report in 2024?

24-7 Prayer reported total income of £4.14m and reported expenditure of £3.88m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is 24-7 Prayer?

24-7 Prayer has a program ratio of 87.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was 24-7 Prayer registered as a charity?

24-7 Prayer was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2002 as charity number 1091413. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs 24-7 Prayer?

24-7 Prayer is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Paul Murray Douglas BA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does 24-7 Prayer operate?

24-7 Prayer operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is 24-7 Prayer a registered charity?

Yes — 24-7 Prayer is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091413.