Gracelife London

?providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and educational development, both for the congregation and for anyone else who wishes to benefit from what GLL offers; ?promoting Christian values and service by members of the congregation to the community, for the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

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Activities & Mission

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

Essex Kent Surrey

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£726,081

Latest Expenditure

£778,913

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Religion 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 £647,544

Charitable Activities £67,535

Other Trading £0

Investments £6,175

Other Income £4,827

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £776,425

Raising Funds £2,488

Governance £0

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£726,081	£778,913	£776,425	£528,697	£357,348	11 / 125
2024	£900,135	£706,059	£704,307	£581,529	£454,534	10 / 125
2023	£569,742	£659,036	£657,895	£387,453	£342,791	10 / 60
2022	£720,727	£461,110	£460,194	£476,747	£445,548	9 / 60
2021	£359,040	£258,870				0 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gracelife London

What does Gracelife London do?

How much income did Gracelife London report in 2025?

Gracelife London reported total income of £726k and reported expenditure of £779k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gracelife London?

Gracelife London has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gracelife London registered as a charity?

Gracelife London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2014 as charity number 1155683. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Gracelife London?

Gracelife London is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is THOMAS DRION. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gracelife London operate?

Gracelife London operates across 4 areas: Essex, Kent, Surrey and London.

Is Gracelife London a registered charity?

Yes — Gracelife London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155683.