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Way Church

Also known as: Today's Community Church, Today's Community Church Life

The principal activity of the charitable company in the year under review was that of allowing the space created within the church to be occupied and enjoyed for the purpose of preaching and teaching the Gospel, in addition to being used for the benefit of the borough. The aim for 2022 is to continue in this vein and to extend the charitable activities of the church.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity of the charitable company in the year under review was that of allowing the space created within the church to be occupied and enjoyed for the purpose of preaching and teaching the Gospel, in addition to being used for the benefit of the borough. The aim for 2022 is to continue in this vein and to extend the charitable activities of the church.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,656,422
Latest Expenditure
£1,546,043

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 33.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 93% 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 £0
Charitable Activities £1,141,959
Other Trading £0
Investments £140
Other Income £514,323

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £522,438
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,023,605

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
£1,656,422
£1,546,043£522,438£3,784,459£058 / 206
2023
£1,296,617
£1,205,587£695,702£3,674,080£055 / 150
2022
£1,147,830
£1,108,621£493,198£3,583,050£3,543,84137 / 155
2021
£859,151
£693,955£383,733£3,543,841£3,543,84145 / 140
2020
£822,061
£671,174£401,825£3,378,645£3,378,64539 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Way Church

What does Way Church do?

The principal activity of the charitable company in the year under review was that of allowing the space created within the church to be occupied and enjoyed for the purpose of preaching and teaching the Gospel, in addition to being used for the benefit of the borough. The aim for 2022 is to continue in this vein and to extend the charitable activities of the church.

How much income did Way Church report in 2024?

Way Church reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Way Church?

Way Church has a program ratio of 31.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Way Church registered as a charity?

Way Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 2009 as charity number 1133425. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Way Church?

Way Church is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joy Helen Sicilia Oliveros. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Way Church operate?

Way Church operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Way Church a registered charity?

Yes — Way Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133425.

Details

Address
Way Church
The Edge
Riveredge
WIGAN
WN3 5AB
Registration Date
31 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048557
Charity Number
1133425

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Trustees

Joy Helen Sicilia Oliveros Chair
ANNETTE BURTON
Benjamin Robert Tarbuck
Cathy Atherton
Graham Hogg

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Today's Community Church
  • Today's Community Church Life

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14 May 2026
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