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The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain

Also known as: Lutheran Council of Great Britain Ltd, The Lutheran Council of Great Britain Ltd, Augustana Centre, Council of Lutheran Churches, International Lutheran Student Centre

Represents and coordinates the common work of 10 Lutheran churches with congregations or chaplaincies in Britain.

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Activities & Mission

Represents and coordinates the common work of 10 Lutheran churches with congregations or chaplaincies in Britain.

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
£907,325
Latest Expenditure
£809,213

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,000
Charitable Activities £9,715
Other Trading £0
Investments £475,518
Other Income £420,092

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £707,945
Raising Funds £101,268
Governance £113,057
Grants to Institutions £200,221
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£907,325
£809,213£707,945£22,299,141£19,760,2925 / 5
2023
£437,717
£690,5210 / 3
2022
£425,678
£618,5220 / 5
2021
£406,371
£602,9180 / 5
2020
£14,963,851
£967,203£894,577£20,772,985£19,684,3885 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain

What does The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain do?

Represents and coordinates the common work of 10 Lutheran churches with congregations or chaplaincies in Britain.

How much income did The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain report in 2024?

The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain reported total income of £907k and reported expenditure of £809k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain registered as a charity?

The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1963 as charity number 232042. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain?

The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Per Jonsson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain operate?

The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — The Lutheran Council Of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232042.

Details

Address
Council of Lutheran Churches
Ground Floor
Trident House
46 - 48 Webber Street
London
Registration Date
16 December 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
232042
Charity Number
232042

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Trustees

Per Jonsson Chair
DR ALUN FORD
Eerika Omivale
Paul Brian Renken
Rev Karsten Hansen
Rev Paulina Hlawiczka
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Lutheran Council of Great Britain Ltd
  • The Lutheran Council of Great Britain Ltd
  • Augustana Centre
  • Council of Lutheran Churches
  • International Lutheran Student Centre

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14 May 2026
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