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Grace Communion International

Also known as: Worldwide Church of God, Ambassador College, Gci, Wcg

To spread the Good News of Jesus Christ - this is done by holding services open to the public throughout the UK and Ireland, putting on conferences, providing resources online such as a daily devotional and the running of a two week youth summer camp with a variety of outdoor activities.

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Activities & Mission

To spread the Good News of Jesus Christ - this is done by holding services open to the public throughout the UK and Ireland, putting on conferences, providing resources online such as a daily devotional and the running of a two week youth summer camp with a variety of outdoor activities.

Grants

Grace Communion International makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£583,106
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£497,483
Latest Expenditure
£583,106

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 141.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 745). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £552,363
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £64,029
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £871,157
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,753
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
£497,483
£583,1060 / 100
2024
£454,165
£658,5850 / 85
2023
£552,363
£871,157£871,157£2,064,937£1,822,6186 / 100
2022
£587,296
£854,407£854,407£2,370,527£2,370,5275 / 100
2021
£632,604
£744,640£744,640£2,764,923£2,555,91313 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grace Communion International

What does Grace Communion International do?

To spread the Good News of Jesus Christ - this is done by holding services open to the public throughout the UK and Ireland, putting on conferences, providing resources online such as a daily devotional and the running of a two week youth summer camp with a variety of outdoor activities.

How much income did Grace Communion International report in 2025?

Grace Communion International reported total income of £497k and reported expenditure of £583k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Grace Communion International?

Grace Communion International has a program ratio of 141.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 745 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Grace Communion International registered as a charity?

Grace Communion International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1963 as charity number 311098. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Grace Communion International?

Grace Communion International is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Lambu. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grace Communion International operate?

Grace Communion International operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Grace Communion International a registered charity?

Yes — Grace Communion International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311098.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 July 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
311098
Charity Number
311098

Trustees

James Lambu Chair
Emily Asor Gyimah
Hilary Buck
James Joseph Casey
James Mc Ivor
Maureen Unita Watson

Also Known As

  • Worldwide Church of God
  • Ambassador College
  • Gci
  • Wcg
  • Worldwide Church of God

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19 October 2026
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