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The Word For The World, UK

1 TO PROMOTE THE TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE INTO ANY AND ALL LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD IN WHICH THE COMPLETE BIBLE HAS NOT BEEN TRANSLATED.2 TO PROMOTE LITERACY AMONG NATIONS WHERE LOW RATES OF LITERACY EXIST.3 TO WORK WITH THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, THE WORD FOR THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL, TO FURTHER THE WORK OF BIBLE TRANSLATION.

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Activities & Mission

1 TO PROMOTE THE TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE INTO ANY AND ALL LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD IN WHICH THE COMPLETE BIBLE HAS NOT BEEN TRANSLATED.2 TO PROMOTE LITERACY AMONG NATIONS WHERE LOW RATES OF LITERACY EXIST.3 TO WORK WITH THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, THE WORD FOR THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL, TO FURTHER THE WORK OF BIBLE TRANSLATION.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£306,976
Latest Expenditure
£225,832

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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
2025
£306,976
£225,8320 / 1
2024
£320,047
£260,7660 / 3
2023
£132,549
£94,5550 / 0
2022
£79,424
£77,9170 / 2
2021
£59,538
£44,0350 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about The Word For The World, UK

What does The Word For The World, UK do?

1 TO PROMOTE THE TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE INTO ANY AND ALL LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD IN WHICH THE COMPLETE BIBLE HAS NOT BEEN TRANSLATED.2 TO PROMOTE LITERACY AMONG NATIONS WHERE LOW RATES OF LITERACY EXIST.3 TO WORK WITH THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, THE WORD FOR THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL, TO FURTHER THE WORK OF BIBLE TRANSLATION.

How much income did The Word For The World, UK report in 2025?

The Word For The World, UK reported total income of £307k and reported expenditure of £226k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Word For The World, UK registered as a charity?

The Word For The World, UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2003 as charity number 1098498. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Word For The World, UK?

The Word For The World, UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Paul Thomas Quinlan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Word For The World, UK operate?

The Word For The World, UK operates across 15 areas, including Albania, Croatia, Ethiopia and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Word For The World, UK a registered charity?

Yes — The Word For The World, UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098498.

Details

Address
TWFTW UK
Hartham Park
Hartham Lane
Corsham
Wilts
SN13 0RP
Registration Date
11 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999241
Charity Number
1098498

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Trustees

Dr Paul Thomas Quinlan Chair
Brent Paul Mahoney
Dr Barry Funnell
Jane Deborah Whitfield
Also governs 2 other charities
John Christopher Richards
KENNETH ALAN CHERRY
Also governs 1 other charity

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