Audacious Church

Also known as: Audacious City Church

The charity's objects are set out by the trust deed as:- the advancement of the christian faith- the relief of sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support- the advancement of education

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Activities & Mission

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

£4,672,409

Latest Expenditure

£4,164,385

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Health 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 £3,422,539

Charitable Activities £427,421

Other Trading £488,642

Investments £102,375

Other Income £231,432

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,010,867

Raising Funds £153,518

Governance £6,828

Grants to Institutions £86,309

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,672,409	£4,164,385	£4,010,867	£11,490,692	£1,472,926	65 / 650
2024	£4,300,682	£3,687,727	£3,519,498	£10,984,806	£1,324,699	61 / 600
2023	£3,649,643	£3,361,764	£3,224,694	£10,372,647	£736,095	55 / 550
2022	£3,368,422	£2,419,040	£2,315,274	£10,084,768	£1,291,647	52 / 630
2021	£2,839,424	£1,947,558	£1,849,272	£6,850,038	£1,028,437	50 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Audacious Church

What does Audacious Church do?

How much income did Audacious Church report in 2025?

Audacious Church reported total income of £4.67m and reported expenditure of £4.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Audacious Church?

Audacious Church has a program ratio of 85.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Audacious Church registered as a charity?

Audacious Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2009 as charity number 1129633. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Audacious Church?

Audacious Church is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Audacious Church operate?

Audacious Church operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Audacious Church a registered charity?

Yes — Audacious Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129633.