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Gfa World

Also known as: Gospel for Asia (uk), Gospel for Asia UK

The Charity's objectives and principal activities for the year under review were raising support for missionaries and compassion ministries in Asia and educating and mobilising the Church in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our governors believe that these objectives and activities exceed the general guidelines for public benefit set by the Charity Commission.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's objectives and principal activities for the year under review were raising support for missionaries and compassion ministries in Asia and educating and mobilising the Church in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our governors believe that these objectives and activities exceed the general guidelines for public benefit set by the Charity Commission.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,834,368
Latest Expenditure
£1,616,701

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 38.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,791,112
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,224
Investments £42,032
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,096,555
Raising Funds £520,146
Governance £102,456
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,834,368
£1,616,701£1,096,555£2,115,725£1,099,0006 / 0
2024
£2,450,140
£1,594,456£1,099,106£1,898,058£1,320,2617 / 0
2023
£1,253,389
£2,444,534£1,913,081£1,042,374£373,1728 / 0
2022
£1,486,203
£441,523£0£2,233,518£360,9796 / 5
2021
£1,575,441
£2,107,550£1,707,090£1,188,838£1,188,8386 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gfa World

What does Gfa World do?

The Charity's objectives and principal activities for the year under review were raising support for missionaries and compassion ministries in Asia and educating and mobilising the Church in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our governors believe that these objectives and activities exceed the general guidelines for public benefit set by the Charity Commission.

How much income did Gfa World report in 2025?

Gfa World reported total income of £1.83m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gfa World?

Gfa World has a program ratio of 59.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gfa World registered as a charity?

Gfa World was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1997 as charity number 1064738. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Gfa World?

Gfa World is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIAN KIRIK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gfa World operate?

Gfa World operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gfa World a registered charity?

Yes — Gfa World is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064738.

Details

Address
122 Braymere Road
Hampton Centre
PETERBOROUGH
PE7 8NB
Registration Date
7 October 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942403
Charity Number
1064738

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Trustees

BRIAN KIRIK Chair
DANIEL PUNNOSE
PAUL JONATHAN THOMSON
Rev Marcus John Reginald Nelson
REV PAUL ROBERT BLACKHAM
Rev STEPHEN NICHOLS

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gfa World
  • Gospel for Asia (uk)
  • Gospel for Asia UK

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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