Empower Global
Also known as: Hearts on Fire for Jesus Limited, Family Church, Gosport Family Church, Portsmouth Family Church
Empower Global works as Family Church - Empowering communities through local church congregations. Empower Global supports relief work and missionary organisations overseas. The work of Family Church in our local communities aims to relieve poverty and support the peope local to us through initiatives, ongoing projects and community engagement.
Activities & Mission
Empower Global works as Family Church - Empowering communities through local church congregations. Empower Global supports relief work and missionary organisations overseas. The work of Family Church in our local communities aims to relieve poverty and support the peope local to us through initiatives, ongoing projects and community engagement.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,370,438 | £1,409,031 | £1,409,031 | £1,239,989 | £307,525 | 23 / 455 |
| 2024 | £1,642,094 | £1,467,478 | £1,467,478 | £1,278,582 | £1,021,318 | 24 / 450 |
| 2023 | £1,487,802 | £1,459,487 | £1,459,487 | £1,103,966 | £730,145 | 26 / 450 |
| 2022 | £1,079,049 | £1,195,653 | £1,195,653 | £1,075,651 | £710,110 | 27 / 450 |
| 2021 | £1,263,615 | £1,076,288 | £1,076,288 | £1,192,255 | £858,490 | 27 / 450 |
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Frequently asked questions about Empower Global
What does Empower Global do?
Empower Global works as Family Church - Empowering communities through local church congregations. Empower Global supports relief work and missionary organisations overseas. The work of Family Church in our local communities aims to relieve poverty and support the peope local to us through initiatives, ongoing projects and community engagement.
How much income did Empower Global report in 2025?
Empower Global reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Empower Global?
Empower Global has a program ratio of 102.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Empower Global registered as a charity?
Empower Global was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1996 as charity number 1058285. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Empower Global?
Empower Global is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Empower Global operate?
Empower Global operates across 10 areas, including Angola, Brazil, Ecuador and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Empower Global a registered charity?
Yes — Empower Global is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058285.
Details
83-87 Kingston Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 7DX
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Also Known As
- Hearts on Fire for Jesus Limited
- Family Church
- Gosport Family Church
- Portsmouth Family Church
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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