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City Life Church Southampton

Also known as: Clear City Life Education and Action for Refugees, Edith's Home

We are a friendly and vibrant church, passionate about hearing and responding to Jesus in order to make his love known. We are actively involved in the local community, the city and internationally, working in partnership wherever possible for the benefit of all, especially the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

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Activities & Mission

We are a friendly and vibrant church, passionate about hearing and responding to Jesus in order to make his love known. We are actively involved in the local community, the city and internationally, working in partnership wherever possible for the benefit of all, especially the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,257,107
Latest Expenditure
£1,122,631

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £974,631
Charitable Activities £260,903
Other Trading £16,031
Investments £5,542
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,103,368
Raising Funds £19,263
Governance £11,526
Grants to Institutions £49,808
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,257,107
£1,122,631£1,103,368£806,614£112,93925 / 255
2024
£1,196,413
£1,135,202£1,119,788£672,138£422,78225 / 255
2023
£1,344,744
£1,516,763£1,459,963£610,927£392,88617 / 253
2022
£1,566,685
£1,363,958£1,288,370£782,946£782,94616 / 197
2021
£1,111,060
£1,002,951£946,690£580,219£346,42116 / 136

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about City Life Church Southampton

What does City Life Church Southampton do?

We are a friendly and vibrant church, passionate about hearing and responding to Jesus in order to make his love known. We are actively involved in the local community, the city and internationally, working in partnership wherever possible for the benefit of all, especially the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

How much income did City Life Church Southampton report in 2025?

City Life Church Southampton reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was City Life Church Southampton registered as a charity?

City Life Church Southampton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2003 as charity number 1100602. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs City Life Church Southampton?

City Life Church Southampton is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does City Life Church Southampton operate?

City Life Church Southampton operates across 3 areas: India, Thailand and Southampton City.

Is City Life Church Southampton a registered charity?

Yes — City Life Church Southampton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100602.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003400
Charity Number
1100602

Trustees

KEVIN RAYNER
Naomi Sebborn
PAUL WOODMAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Holzer

Also Known As

  • Clear City Life Education and Action for Refugees
  • Edith's Home

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