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Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance

Notable UK charity

Also 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

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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

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 59 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£83,878,662
Latest Expenditure
£74,208,044

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 99). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £57,808,205
Charitable Activities £160,728
Other Trading £24,436,853
Investments £1,472,876
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £73,497,382
Raising Funds £710,662
Governance £5,072,773
Grants to Institutions £2,984,394
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
£83,878,662
£74,208,044£73,497,382£201,768,199£32,123,8071497 / 11000
2024
£79,041,198
£76,105,043£75,454,253£190,214,412£29,657,0771688 / 10000
2023
£78,855,130
£72,619,682£72,053,059£185,469,802£39,388,9921440 / 10000
2022
£69,749,456
£69,092,929£67,975,014£163,546,165£31,128,2021464 / 10000
2021
£64,567,750
£61,139,353£59,410,327£152,488,638£28,249,4921522 / 10000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 24% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 99 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.

Details

Address
Elim International Centre
De Walden Road
West Malvern
Malvern
WR14 4DF
Registration Date
20 February 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
251549
Charity Number
251549

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Trustees

Rev Mark Pugh Chair
Rev ANDREW PAUL HUDSON
Rev Anita Marie Williams
Rev Carl Philip Joshnston
Rev DUNCAN JAMES CLARK
Rev JAMES JEFFREY GLASS
Rev John Mark Lacy
Rev Kojo Wood
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Malcolm James Duncan
Rev Michelle Ann Nunn
Rev Ross William McBride
Rev Sarah Jayne Whittleston
Rev STUART BLOUNT
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen John Ball
Also governs 1 other charity
The Elim Trust Corporation

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Elim
  • Elim Christian Centre
  • Elim Church
  • Elim Pentecostal Church

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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