First Love Church
The charity was set up to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and beliefs ofThe Lighthouse Chapel International for the benefit of the public and in particular university students in the UnitedKingdom in such ways that are exclusively according to English law. The charity organises church services, undertake outreach programmes and counselling services to members
Activities & Mission
The charity was set up to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and beliefs ofThe Lighthouse Chapel International for the benefit of the public and in particular university students in the UnitedKingdom in such ways that are exclusively according to English law. The charity organises church services, undertake outreach programmes and counselling services to members
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £3,099,381 | £2,773,936 | £2,773,936 | £826,316 | £727,151 | 1 / 47 |
| 2023 | £2,736,588 | £2,708,720 | £2,708,720 | £500,871 | £387,222 | 1 / 75 |
| 2022 | £2,184,571 | £2,540,623 | £2,540,623 | £473,003 | £384,364 | 0 / 50 |
| 2021 | £1,497,632 | £1,193,769 | £1,193,769 | £303,863 | £303,863 | 0 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,806,478 | £1,281,286 | £1,281,286 | £829,055 | £782,852 | 0 / 240 |
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Frequently asked questions about First Love Church
What does First Love Church do?
The charity was set up to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and beliefs ofThe Lighthouse Chapel International for the benefit of the public and in particular university students in the UnitedKingdom in such ways that are exclusively according to English law. The charity organises church services, undertake outreach programmes and counselling services to members
How much income did First Love Church report in 2024?
First Love Church reported total income of £3.10m and reported expenditure of £2.77m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is First Love Church?
First Love Church has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was First Love Church registered as a charity?
First Love Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 2020 as charity number 1187533. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs First Love Church?
First Love Church is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTIANA IDOWU. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Love Church operate?
First Love Church operates across 26 areas, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso and 23 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is First Love Church a registered charity?
Yes — First Love Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187533.
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London
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