Intercontinental Church Society

Also known as: The New Intercontinental Church Society, Ics

ICS is an international Church of England mission & patronage agency to English-speakers who find themselves living, studying, working or holidaying away from home in countries where English is not the main language. We do this by planting & growing international churches and by outreach to tourists through our Resort Chaplaincies. Our strapline is 'Mission and Ministry in English for Everyone'.

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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.

Show all 19 areas of operation

Country

Algeria Belgium Brazil Chile Czech Republic Egypt Ethiopia Falkland Islands France Germany Greece Italy Netherlands Spain Switzerland Thailand Tunisia Turkey United Arab Emirates

Financial Information

Latest Income

£501,852

Latest Expenditure

£702,178

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 139.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £381,539

Charitable Activities £19,053

Other Trading £366

Investments £98,029

Other Income £2,865

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £701,175

Raising Funds £1,003

Governance £14,248

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	£501,852	£702,178	£701,175	£3,570,999	£1,049,158	7 / 50
2024	£561,294	£809,295	£807,313	£3,768,299	£1,116,961	7 / 50
2023	£1,597,454	£682,356	£681,257	£4,012,385	£943,294	7 / 50
2022	£571,015	£610,537	£608,956	£3,036,181	£2,012,229	7 / 50
2021	£392,586	£589,729				0 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Intercontinental Church Society

What does Intercontinental Church Society do?

How much income did Intercontinental Church Society report in 2025?

Intercontinental Church Society reported total income of £502k and reported expenditure of £702k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Intercontinental Church Society registered as a charity?

Intercontinental Church Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 1998 as charity number 1072584. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Intercontinental Church Society?

Intercontinental Church Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Intercontinental Church Society operate?

Intercontinental Church Society operates across 19 areas, including Algeria, Belgium, Brazil and 16 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Intercontinental Church Society a registered charity?

Yes — Intercontinental Church Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072584.