Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD
Also known as: Christian Books Worldwide
EPW provides reformed Christian literature and training for individual pastors and bible teachers in the majority world who lack resources and/or who have had little formal theological training. The charity also augments seminary libraries. We operate mainly in Africa and Asia but also work in Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Activities & Mission
EPW provides reformed Christian literature and training for individual pastors and bible teachers in the majority world who lack resources and/or who have had little formal theological training. The charity also augments seminary libraries. We operate mainly in Africa and Asia but also work in Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Grants
Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £405,723
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, economic or community development and employment 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £377,091 | £405,723 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £489,446 | £433,812 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £485,098 | £342,729 | 0 / 36 | |||
| 2022 | £270,141 | £254,954 | 0 / 26 | |||
| 2021 | £201,047 | £149,022 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD
What does Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD do?
EPW provides reformed Christian literature and training for individual pastors and bible teachers in the majority world who lack resources and/or who have had little formal theological training. The charity also augments seminary libraries. We operate mainly in Africa and Asia but also work in Latin America and Eastern Europe.
How much income did Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD report in 2025?
Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD reported total income of £377k and reported expenditure of £406k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD registered as a charity?
Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2009 as charity number 1127503. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD?
Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD operate?
Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD operates across 21 areas, including Brazil, Burma, Ethiopia and 18 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Equipping Pastors Worldwide LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127503.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Christian Books Worldwide
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated