Lifespring Church
Sunday morning services provide opportunities to worship God,weekly Cell groups are running to support people & teach them about the Christian Faith.Encounter courses are run to help people get a deeper understanding & experience of God. Regular weekly & monthly prayer meetings also take place.Youth events & teaching for all age groups are held.A Mother & Toddler group is also held weekly.
Activities & Mission
Sunday morning services provide opportunities to worship God,weekly Cell groups are running to support people & teach them about the Christian Faith.Encounter courses are run to help people get a deeper understanding & experience of God. Regular weekly & monthly prayer meetings also take place.Youth events & teaching for all age groups are held.A Mother & Toddler group is also held weekly.
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 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,231,086 | £659,744 | £619,289 | £2,280,428 | £407,499 | 15 / 100 |
| 2023 | £760,394 | £626,676 | £586,045 | £1,709,086 | £1,389,416 | 16 / 100 |
| 2022 | £531,307 | £539,347 | £507,461 | £1,575,368 | £1,539,430 | 14 / 50 |
| 2021 | £513,937 | £462,202 | £447,450 | £1,583,408 | £1,532,120 | 7 / 50 |
| 2020 | £472,101 | £563,549 | 0 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Lifespring Church
What does Lifespring Church do?
Sunday morning services provide opportunities to worship God,weekly Cell groups are running to support people & teach them about the Christian Faith.Encounter courses are run to help people get a deeper understanding & experience of God. Regular weekly & monthly prayer meetings also take place.Youth events & teaching for all age groups are held.A Mother & Toddler group is also held weekly.
How much income did Lifespring Church report in 2024?
Lifespring Church reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £660k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lifespring Church?
Lifespring Church has a program ratio of 50.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lifespring Church registered as a charity?
Lifespring Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 2012 as charity number 1148013. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Lifespring Church?
Lifespring Church is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID JOHN CORNELIUS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lifespring Church operate?
Lifespring Church operates across 3 areas: Mozambique, Uganda and Reading.
Is Lifespring Church a registered charity?
Yes — Lifespring Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148013.
Details
143-145 OXFORD ROAD
READING
RG1 7UY
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