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'.
Activities & Mission
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'.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2020 | £497,648 | £581,188 | 0 / 44 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Intercontinental Church Society
What does Intercontinental Church Society do?
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'.
How much income did Intercontinental Church Society report in 2024?
Intercontinental Church Society reported total income of £561k and reported expenditure of £809k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Intercontinental Church Society?
Intercontinental Church Society has a program ratio of 143.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
Unit 11
Ensign Business Centre
Westwood Way
Westwood Business Park
COVENTRY
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Also Known As
- The New Intercontinental Church Society
- Ics
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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