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Wec International

Also known as: Worldwide Evangelization Crusade, Bientot, Neighbours Worldwide, Radio Worldwide, Soon, Wec, Wellspring Media, Word Worldwide

Advancement of the Christian faith by means of evangelism and social action leading to the establishment of church communities which will do the same. WEC works worldwide, and particularly in places where no Christian Churches already exist.

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Activities & Mission

Advancement of the Christian faith by means of evangelism and social action leading to the establishment of church communities which will do the same. WEC works worldwide, and particularly in places where no Christian Churches already exist.

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.

Show all 45 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,109,430
Latest Expenditure
£1,583,804

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 142.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% 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 £572,919
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £102,541
Investments £433,970
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,583,804
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £115,825
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
£1,109,430
£1,583,804£1,583,804£17,923,879£17,045,39676 / 63
2024
£857,354
£1,657,050£1,657,050£18,796,784£17,923,61284 / 62
2023
£1,013,731
£1,294,850£1,294,850£19,579,955£18,669,96185 / 221
2022
£1,786,756
£2,480,830£2,137,924£20,379,901£19,025,565245 / 266
2021
£2,706,293
£2,163,046£2,163,046£20,067,013£00 / 257

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wec International

What does Wec International do?

Advancement of the Christian faith by means of evangelism and social action leading to the establishment of church communities which will do the same. WEC works worldwide, and particularly in places where no Christian Churches already exist.

How much income did Wec International report in 2025?

Wec International reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wec International?

Wec International has a program ratio of 142.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wec International registered as a charity?

Wec International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 1965 as charity number 237005. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Wec International?

Wec International is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER LINDSAY SIMPSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wec International operate?

Wec International operates across 45 areas, including Albania, Australia, Belgium and 42 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Wec International a registered charity?

Yes — Wec International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 237005.

Details

Address
W E C International
The Scala Offices
115a Far Gosford Street
COVENTRY
CV1 5EA
Website
wec-uk.org
Registration Date
6 January 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
237005
Charity Number
237005

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER LINDSAY SIMPSON Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
ANDREW LEONARD BERRY
Also governs 3 other charities
Andrew Paul Cousins
Also governs 1 other charity
David Ian Hutchinson
Also governs 2 other charities
DAVID MEADER
Also governs 1 other charity
ELIZABETH ANNE FRANCIS
HENRIETTA LOUISE COZENS
Also governs 1 other charity
June Anne Whittacker
NEIL WARDROPE
Also governs 3 other charities
Patrice Jean-Marie Amboule
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Worldwide Evangelization Crusade
  • Bientot
  • Neighbours Worldwide
  • Radio Worldwide
  • Soon
  • Wec
  • Wellspring Media
  • Word Worldwide

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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