Lifechurch Manchester
Also known as: South Manchester Christian Fellowship, Smcf
Furthering the Christian Faith - principal activity running a church.
Activities & Mission
Furthering the Christian Faith - principal activity running a church.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £978,984 | £951,599 | £740,911 | £1,950,063 | £1,919,700 | 31 / 200 |
| 2024 | £940,541 | £914,265 | £725,302 | £1,937,694 | £149,439 | 30 / 200 |
| 2023 | £994,740 | £858,769 | £661,587 | £1,911,002 | £207,278 | 30 / 200 |
| 2022 | £764,504 | £773,892 | £620,825 | £1,774,872 | £0 | 26 / 200 |
| 2021 | £740,254 | £604,280 | £492,137 | £1,785,341 | £0 | 22 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lifechurch Manchester
What does Lifechurch Manchester do?
Furthering the Christian Faith - principal activity running a church.
How much income did Lifechurch Manchester report in 2025?
Lifechurch Manchester reported total income of £979k and reported expenditure of £952k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lifechurch Manchester?
Lifechurch Manchester has a program ratio of 75.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lifechurch Manchester registered as a charity?
Lifechurch Manchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 2005 as charity number 1111303. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Lifechurch Manchester?
Lifechurch Manchester is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lifechurch Manchester operate?
Lifechurch Manchester operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lifechurch Manchester a registered charity?
Yes — Lifechurch Manchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111303.
Details
235 Washway Road
Sale
M33 4BP
Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- South Manchester Christian Fellowship
- Smcf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated