New Life Church Congleton
Also known as: New Life Christian Fellowship, New Life Church, Congleton, New Life Church, New Life Nursery Group, Valley Counselling Service, Valley Debt Advice Centre Valley Counselling Service, Words & Music
Church services; Christian courses and events; youth work; children's work; pre-school; coffee shop and bookshop; counselling; operation of community centre; schools' work; community work; assisting homeless people; weddings and funerals; support for overseas missionaries and aid workers; assisting people with addictions; providing food parcels and furniture for the destitute.
Activities & Mission
Church services; Christian courses and events; youth work; children's work; pre-school; coffee shop and bookshop; counselling; operation of community centre; schools' work; community work; assisting homeless people; weddings and funerals; support for overseas missionaries and aid workers; assisting people with addictions; providing food parcels and furniture for the destitute.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £731,891 | £804,835 | £804,835 | £807,965 | £85,000 | 38 / 80 |
| 2023 | £705,793 | £728,449 | £728,449 | £880,909 | £85,000 | 38 / 70 |
| 2022 | £616,455 | £643,272 | £643,272 | £903,565 | £85,000 | 31 / 70 |
| 2021 | £554,355 | £563,439 | £563,439 | £930,382 | £75,000 | 30 / 70 |
| 2020 | £624,967 | £563,920 | £563,920 | £939,466 | £40,000 | 28 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about New Life Church Congleton
What does New Life Church Congleton do?
Church services; Christian courses and events; youth work; children's work; pre-school; coffee shop and bookshop; counselling; operation of community centre; schools' work; community work; assisting homeless people; weddings and funerals; support for overseas missionaries and aid workers; assisting people with addictions; providing food parcels and furniture for the destitute.
How much income did New Life Church Congleton report in 2024?
New Life Church Congleton reported total income of £732k and reported expenditure of £805k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is New Life Church Congleton?
New Life Church Congleton has a program ratio of 110.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was New Life Church Congleton registered as a charity?
New Life Church Congleton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1983 as charity number 514539. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs New Life Church Congleton?
New Life Church Congleton is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN NEIL HODGKINSON MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does New Life Church Congleton operate?
New Life Church Congleton operates in Cheshire East, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is New Life Church Congleton a registered charity?
Yes — New Life Church Congleton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514539.
Details
Danesford Community Centre
West Road
Congleton
CW12 4EY
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Also Known As
- New Life Christian Fellowship
- New Life Church, Congleton
- New Life Church
- New Life Nursery Group
- Valley Counselling Service
- Valley Debt Advice Centre Valley Counselling Service
- Words & Music
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated