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The Evangelical Alliance

Also known as: E a, Evangelical Alliance N Ireland, Evangelical Alliance Scotland, Evangelical Alliance Wales, Y Cynghrair Efengylaidd

Since 1846 the Evangelical Alliance has been dedicated to serving the UK church, uniting evangelicals to make Jesus known. We are comprised of hundreds of organisations, thousands of churches and tens of thousands of individuals, joined together for the sake of the gospel. Existing for over 170 years, the Evangelical Alliance is the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the world.

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Activities & Mission

Since 1846 the Evangelical Alliance has been dedicated to serving the UK church, uniting evangelicals to make Jesus known. We are comprised of hundreds of organisations, thousands of churches and tens of thousands of individuals, joined together for the sake of the gospel. Existing for over 170 years, the Evangelical Alliance is the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the world.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,003,420
Latest Expenditure
£3,271,252

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Religion 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 £2,859,560
Charitable Activities £32,523
Other Trading £73,127
Investments £38,180
Other Income £30

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,113,139
Raising Funds £158,113
Governance £48,619
Grants to Institutions £35,589
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,003,420
£3,271,252£3,113,139£3,198,121£381,70159 / 81
2024
£2,899,594
£2,931,152£2,780,221£3,465,163£534,93552 / 83
2023
£2,590,073
£2,761,442£2,617,566£3,495,795£452,09148 / 72
2022
£2,518,612
£2,470,471£2,341,412£3,667,638£589,29549 / 83
2021
£2,673,547
£2,132,308£2,029,839£3,620,156£558,38542 / 83

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Evangelical Alliance

What does The Evangelical Alliance do?

Since 1846 the Evangelical Alliance has been dedicated to serving the UK church, uniting evangelicals to make Jesus known. We are comprised of hundreds of organisations, thousands of churches and tens of thousands of individuals, joined together for the sake of the gospel. Existing for over 170 years, the Evangelical Alliance is the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the world.

How much income did The Evangelical Alliance report in 2025?

The Evangelical Alliance reported total income of £3.00m and reported expenditure of £3.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Evangelical Alliance?

The Evangelical Alliance has a program ratio of 103.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Evangelical Alliance registered as a charity?

The Evangelical Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1962 as charity number 212325. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Evangelical Alliance?

The Evangelical Alliance is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Manoj Mahendra Raithatha. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Evangelical Alliance operate?

The Evangelical Alliance operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Evangelical Alliance a registered charity?

Yes — The Evangelical Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212325.

Details

Address
176 COPENHAGEN STREET
LONDON
N1 0ST
Website
www.eauk.org
Registration Date
5 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212325
Charity Number
212325

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Trustees

Manoj Mahendra Raithatha Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alan McWilliam
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrea Russell
ARLENE SMALL
Chloe Louise Swart
Deborah Faye Laycock
Dr John Samuel Alan Wilson
Elinor Margaret Gage
Also governs 1 other charity
Hugh Anthony Francis
Rev Dr Girma Alene Bishaw
Rev TIMOTHY Andrew ROBERTS
Stephen Lynn James
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • E a
  • Evangelical Alliance N Ireland
  • Evangelical Alliance Scotland
  • Evangelical Alliance Wales
  • Y Cynghrair Efengylaidd

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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