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.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Essential Christian makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2025): £75,878
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: education and training and religious activities

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.

Country

Ukraine

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,211,197

Latest Expenditure

£5,410,655

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £818,082

Charitable Activities £4,191,523

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,402

Other Income £199,190

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,372,385

Raising Funds £38,270

Governance £18,290

Grants to Institutions £75,878

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,211,197	£5,410,655	£5,372,385	-£564,276	£0	32 / 680
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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Essential Christian

What does Essential Christian do?

How much income did Essential Christian report in 2025?

Essential Christian reported total income of £5.21m and reported expenditure of £5.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.