Essential Christian
Also known as: Eternalfx, Memralife Group
The principal activities are (1) the annual Spring Harvest event for people of all ages and from a wide range of churches to encounter God, inspire confidence in the good news of Jesus Christ, and bring transformation (2) support for other Christian agencies to run events (3) production and publication of audio and video teaching, media and music (4) a service for administering royalties.
Activities & Mission
The principal activities are (1) the annual Spring Harvest event for people of all ages and from a wide range of churches to encounter God, inspire confidence in the good news of Jesus Christ, and bring transformation (2) support for other Christian agencies to run events (3) production and publication of audio and video teaching, media and music (4) a service for administering royalties.
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 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Arts 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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,338,327 | £5,374,973 | £5,339,505 | -£364,818 | £0 | 31 / 677 |
| 2023 | £5,432,520 | £5,711,317 | £5,675,485 | -£328,172 | £0 | 33 / 662 |
| 2022 | £5,621,266 | £5,309,195 | £5,270,791 | -£49,375 | £0 | 32 / 781 |
| 2021 | £3,517,339 | £3,723,196 | £3,706,249 | -£361,446 | £0 | 39 / 23 |
| 2020 | £3,760,449 | £3,749,154 | £3,726,097 | -£155,589 | £0 | 45 / 109 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Essential Christian
What does Essential Christian do?
The principal activities are (1) the annual Spring Harvest event for people of all ages and from a wide range of churches to encounter God, inspire confidence in the good news of Jesus Christ, and bring transformation (2) support for other Christian agencies to run events (3) production and publication of audio and video teaching, media and music (4) a service for administering royalties.
How much income did Essential Christian report in 2024?
Essential Christian reported total income of £5.34m and reported expenditure of £5.37m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Essential Christian?
Essential Christian has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Essential Christian registered as a charity?
Essential Christian was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2008 as charity number 1126997. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Essential Christian?
Essential Christian is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTIN JAMES YOUNG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Essential Christian operate?
Essential Christian operates across 2 areas: Ukraine and England And Wales.
Is Essential Christian a registered charity?
Yes — Essential Christian is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126997.
Details
UCKFIELD
EAST SUSSEX
TN22 1QG
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Also Known As
- Eternalfx
- Memralife Group
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated