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Big Love Charity

To build community hubs in key locations in south-eastern Romania. To provide mini buses for transport to events in order to promote social cohesion. To fund the construction of community education and sports facilities and establish associated training. Establish school assistance programmes. To encourage micro-agriculture and farming as a source of income to encourage self-sufficiency.

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Activities & Mission

To build community hubs in key locations in south-eastern Romania. To provide mini buses for transport to events in order to promote social cohesion. To fund the construction of community education and sports facilities and establish associated training. Establish school assistance programmes. To encourage micro-agriculture and farming as a source of income to encourage self-sufficiency.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£80,390
Latest Expenditure
£174,979

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 217.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 217.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — Catalyst Church (organisation 1011966)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£80,390
£174,9790 / 10
2024
£46,582
£50,7790 / 10
2023
£203,550
£56,0540 / 10
2022
£15,914
£16,1150 / 10
2021
£19,867
£13,1040 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about Big Love Charity

What does Big Love Charity do?

To build community hubs in key locations in south-eastern Romania. To provide mini buses for transport to events in order to promote social cohesion. To fund the construction of community education and sports facilities and establish associated training. Establish school assistance programmes. To encourage micro-agriculture and farming as a source of income to encourage self-sufficiency.

How much income did Big Love Charity report in 2025?

Big Love Charity reported total income of £80k and reported expenditure of £175k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Big Love Charity registered as a charity?

Big Love Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2019 as charity number 1181890. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Big Love Charity?

Big Love Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREA MARGARET BLACKWOOD-BARNES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Big Love Charity operate?

Big Love Charity operates across 8 areas, including Albania, Bulgaria, Moldova and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Big Love Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Big Love Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181890.

Details

Address
167-169 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PF
Registration Date
6 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5133762
Charity Number
1181890

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Trustees

ANDREA MARGARET BLACKWOOD-BARNES Chair
Andrew Mark Jeffrey
Ria McKenna
Stephen St James
Also governs 1 other charity

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