Glow Church UK
Also known as: Xcel County Durham
The charity provides nursery care and hire of facilities that advance public education by mounting lectures, exhibitions, conferences.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides nursery care and hire of facilities that advance public education by mounting lectures, exhibitions, conferences.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,553,739 | £1,244,521 | £1,066,792 | £1,156,766 | £218,561 | 59 / 200 |
| 2024 | £997,952 | £977,960 | £757,789 | £877,002 | £877,002 | 47 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,015,783 | £1,043,315 | £762,960 | £857,010 | £857,010 | 40 / 0 |
| 2022 | £887,948 | £829,060 | £724,321 | £884,542 | £884,542 | 42 / 150 |
| 2021 | £753,235 | £770,755 | £470,111 | £825,654 | £0 | 32 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Glow Church UK
What does Glow Church UK do?
The charity provides nursery care and hire of facilities that advance public education by mounting lectures, exhibitions, conferences.
How much income did Glow Church UK report in 2025?
Glow Church UK reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Glow Church UK?
Glow Church UK has a program ratio of 68.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Glow Church UK registered as a charity?
Glow Church UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 2013 as charity number 1154239. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Glow Church UK?
Glow Church UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Glow Church UK operate?
Glow Church UK operates across 5 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Glow Church UK a registered charity?
Yes — Glow Church UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154239.
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Also Known As
- Xcel County Durham
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated