International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students
Also known as: I F E S Trust, I F E S Trust Limited
IFES is a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.IFES works in more than 170 countries to establish and support student-led indigenous Christian movements.Our vision is to see students built into communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ
Activities & Mission
IFES is a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.IFES works in more than 170 countries to establish and support student-led indigenous Christian movements.Our vision is to see students built into communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ
Grants
International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,882,589
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- religious activities
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 306). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £6,644,650 | £7,098,565 | £6,650,078 | £6,556,088 | £303,030 | 91 / 50 |
| 2024 | £7,603,343 | £7,237,192 | £6,678,757 | £7,364,270 | £528,841 | 87 / 47 |
| 2023 | £8,353,709 | £7,134,829 | £6,647,322 | £6,907,413 | £554,555 | 95 / 30 |
| 2022 | £7,641,821 | £6,644,711 | £6,262,445 | £5,989,663 | £0 | 90 / 1 |
| 2021 | £4,602,357 | £5,019,985 | £4,672,130 | £4,467,799 | £74,000 | 88 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students
What does International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students do?
IFES is a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.IFES works in more than 170 countries to establish and support student-led indigenous Christian movements.Our vision is to see students built into communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ
How much income did International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students report in 2025?
International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students reported total income of £6.64m and reported expenditure of £7.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students?
International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students has a program ratio of 100.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 306 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students registered as a charity?
International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1966 as charity number 247919. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students?
International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students operate?
International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students operates across 155 areas, including Albania, Algeria, Angola and 152 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students a registered charity?
Yes — International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247919.
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Also Known As
- I F E S Trust
- I F E S Trust Limited
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- 2 November 2026
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