scripture gift mission (incorporated)
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
Fundraising
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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
Overall Efficiency 91.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
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
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,522,991 | £1,556,599 | £1,418,453 | £3,166,388 | £2,018,493 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,331,894 | £1,544,325 | £1,411,355 | £3,021,025 | £1,921,970 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,595,799 | £1,446,909 | £1,351,572 | £3,369,520 | £2,267,692 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,419,717 | £1,372,784 | £1,272,287 | £1,315,232 | £2,065,701 | 9 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,541,068 | £1,493,834 | £1,371,211 | £129,516 | £1,905,191 | 10 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Lifewords
1A The Chandlery
50 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7QY
1A The Chandlery
50 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7QY
Email
uk@lifewords.globalWebsite
www.lifewords.globalRegistration Date
23 October 1964
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
219055
Charity Number
219055
Trustees
Mark Robert William Hurley
Robin Andrew Howard Baker
Rev Beverley Ann Thomas
Danielle May Welch
Joy Dawn Gascoigne
Joanne Margaret Jowett
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- SGM LIFEWORDS
- LIFEWORDS