Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Elim, Elim Christian Centre, Elim Church, Elim Pentecostal Church
We are a church organisation who seek to fulfil our objectives through extensive relevant programs both in the UK and overseas. Our expanding operations are mainly conducted through National Departments, approximately 500 churches in the UK and in 58 countries overseas
Activities & Mission
We are a church organisation who seek to fulfil our objectives through extensive relevant programs both in the UK and overseas. Our expanding operations are mainly conducted through National Departments, approximately 500 churches in the UK and in 58 countries overseas
Grants
Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,984,394
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity, recreation and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £83,878,662 | £74,208,044 | £73,497,382 | £201,768,199 | £32,123,807 | 1497 / 11000 |
| 2024 | £79,041,198 | £76,105,043 | £75,454,253 | £190,214,412 | £29,657,077 | 1688 / 10000 |
| 2023 | £78,855,130 | £72,619,682 | £72,053,059 | £185,469,802 | £39,388,992 | 1440 / 10000 |
| 2022 | £69,749,456 | £69,092,929 | £67,975,014 | £163,546,165 | £31,128,202 | 1464 / 10000 |
| 2021 | £64,567,750 | £61,139,353 | £59,410,327 | £152,488,638 | £28,249,492 | 1522 / 10000 |
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Frequently asked questions about Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance
What does Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance do?
We are a church organisation who seek to fulfil our objectives through extensive relevant programs both in the UK and overseas. Our expanding operations are mainly conducted through National Departments, approximately 500 churches in the UK and in 58 countries overseas
How much income did Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance report in 2025?
Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance reported total income of £83.88m and reported expenditure of £74.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance?
Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance has a program ratio of 87.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance registered as a charity?
Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 1967 as charity number 251549. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance?
Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Mark Pugh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance operate?
Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance operates across 59 areas, including Albania, Bangladesh, Brazil and 56 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance a registered charity?
Yes — Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251549.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Elim
- Elim Christian Centre
- Elim Church
- Elim Pentecostal Church
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated