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Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated)

Also known as: Lifewords, Sgm Lifewords

A Christian organisation formed in 1888 for the advancement of the gospel worldwide primarily through sharing Christian Scripture. It also provides Bible-based programmes responding to specific needs, including the spiritual & emotional care of children-at-risk, and life-skills education for teenagers. The charity continues to research & develop creative responses to world needs, using the Bible

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Activities & Mission

A Christian organisation formed in 1888 for the advancement of the gospel worldwide primarily through sharing Christian Scripture. It also provides Bible-based programmes responding to specific needs, including the spiritual & emotional care of children-at-risk, and life-skills education for teenagers. The charity continues to research & develop creative responses to world needs, using the Bible

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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,522,991
Latest Expenditure
£1,556,599

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,471,626
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £48,743
Other Income £2,622

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,418,453
Raising Funds £138,146
Governance £37,953
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,522,991
£1,556,599£1,418,453£3,166,388£2,018,4938 / 0
2023
£1,331,894
£1,544,325£1,411,355£3,021,025£1,921,9707 / 0
2022
£2,595,799
£1,446,909£1,351,572£3,369,520£2,267,69210 / 0
2021
£1,419,717
£1,372,784£1,272,287£1,315,232£2,065,7019 / 0
2020
£1,541,068
£1,493,834£1,371,211£129,516£1,905,19110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated)

What does Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) do?

A Christian organisation formed in 1888 for the advancement of the gospel worldwide primarily through sharing Christian Scripture. It also provides Bible-based programmes responding to specific needs, including the spiritual & emotional care of children-at-risk, and life-skills education for teenagers. The charity continues to research & develop creative responses to world needs, using the Bible

How much income did Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) report in 2024?

Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) reported total income of £1.52m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated)?

Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) registered as a charity?

Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 1964 as charity number 219055. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated)?

Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robin Andrew Howard Baker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) operate?

Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) operates across 14 areas, including Australia, Brazil, Canada and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) a registered charity?

Yes — Scripture Gift Mission (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219055.

Details

Address
Lifewords
1A The Chandlery
50 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7QY
Registration Date
23 October 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219055
Charity Number
219055

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Trustees

Robin Andrew Howard Baker Chair
Danielle May Welch
Joy Dawn Gascoigne
Mark Robert William Hurley
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Beverley Ann Thomas
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group

Also Known As

  • Lifewords
  • Sgm Lifewords

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30 July 2026
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