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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.

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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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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 21 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£377,091
Latest Expenditure
£405,723

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 107.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£377,091
£405,7230 / 30
2024
£489,446
£433,8120 / 25
2023
£485,098
£342,7290 / 36
2022
£270,141
£254,9540 / 26
2021
£201,047
£149,0220 / 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4041656
Charity Number
1127503

Trustees

ANDREW STRANG MACLAY
Also governs 3 other charities
Daryl Eric Reynold Jones
Dr Nicola Elizabeth Ayers
Ian Robert Flanders
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Nigel Philip Pountney
Kenneth Gordon Brownell
Also governs 3 other charities
Olawale Akinrogunde
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Maybin Kabwe
Richard Gray
Stefan Paul Cantore

Also Known As

  • Christian Books Worldwide

Data & trust

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